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Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas, MD

Thoracic Surgeon

Cleveland, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tapias Vargas, Thoracic Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Tapias Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tapias Vargas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tapias Vargas’s office at (469) 800-7370.

    What languages does Dr. Tapias Vargas speak?

    Dr. Tapias Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tapias Vargas typically treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Tapias Vargas 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. Tapias Vargas. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Cancer
    • Esophagus Cancer
    • Esophageal Carcinoma
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
    • Gullet Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
    • C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tapias Vargas typically perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tapias Vargas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tapias Vargas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tapias Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (469) 800-7370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tapias Vargas accept in Cleveland, OH?

    Dr. Tapias Vargas in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareSource

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual of Ohio

    • Medicare

    • Summa Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Tapias Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas' Primary Practice

    11100 Euclid Ave

    Cleveland, OH 44106

    (469) 800-7370

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    Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas' Practice 2

    3909 Orange Pl Ste 1100

    Beachwood, OH 44122

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    What is Dr. Tapias Vargas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Tapias Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215160031.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tapias Vargas?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tapias Vargas

    What is Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas's specialty?

    Dr. Tapias Vargas is a Thoracic Surgeon near Cleveland, OH.

    What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tapias Vargas is affiliated with Uh Lake West Medical Center, Uh Cleveland Medical Center, Uh Geneva Medical Center, Uh Portage Medical Center, Aultman Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Thoracic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Thoracic Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tapias Vargas' office at (469) 800-7370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Leonidas Tapias Vargas?

    Please contact Dr. Tapias Vargas' office at (469) 800-7370 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tapias Vargas' office located?

    Dr. Tapias Vargas' offices are located in Cleveland, OH and Beachwood, OH.