40 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brooks, Thoracic Surgeon in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Robert Brooks, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Grand Junction, CO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Brooks graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; White Mem Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Brooks is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brooks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brooks’s office at (970) 242-7292.
Where did Dr. Brooks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Cardiothoracic Surgery; Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery; White Mem Med Ctr, General Surgery | White Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Brooks board certified in Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Brooks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Brooks speak?
Dr. Brooks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Brooks treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Brooks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Brooks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- Right leg claudication
- PAD right leg pain with activity
- Right leg artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
Also known as:
- Having Other Vascular Implants or Grafts
- Blood vessel graft
- Vascular stent
- Artery implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95828: Presence of other vascular implants and grafts
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Left leg PAD with claudication
- Left leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication left leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
- Aneurysms
- Iliac Artery Bulge
- Enlarged Iliac Artery
- Pelvic Artery Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I723: Aneurysm of iliac artery
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Brooks perform as a Thoracic Surgeon?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Brooks may include:
- Aortic Stent Grafts
- Arteriovenous Graft Placement
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Surgery
- Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR)
- Endovenous Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mediastinal Adenopathy Surgery
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brooks' office.
Does Dr. Brooks accept my insurance?
Dr. Brooks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (970) 242-7292 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brooks accept in Grand Junction, CO?
Dr. Brooks in Grand Junction, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Enterprise Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Peak
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brooks' office located?
Dr. Robert Brooks' Primary Practice
2373 G Rd Ste 280
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-7292
What is Dr. Brooks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brooks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316979255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brooks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brooks
What is Dr. Robert Brooks's specialty?
Dr. Brooks is a Thoracic Surgeon near Grand Junction, CO. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Brooks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Brooks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Community Hospital - Grand Junction, Co which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Robert Brooks accepting new patients in Grand Junction, CO?
Yes, Dr. Robert Brooks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Brooks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (970) 242-7292 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Brooks?
Please contact Dr. Brooks's office at (970) 242-7292 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Brooks have?
Dr. Robert Brooks is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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