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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knackstedt, Thoracic Surgeon in Reno, NV?
Dr. Kimball Knackstedt, DO is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Knackstedt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knackstedt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knackstedt’s office at (775) 982-3900.
What languages does Dr. Knackstedt speak?
Dr. Knackstedt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Knackstedt treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Knackstedt 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. Knackstedt. 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Narrow and leaky aortic valve
- Mixed aortic valve disease
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Ascending Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Torn Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Ascending Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Multiple Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Fever Affecting Heart Valves
ICD-10 Codes:
- I080: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and aortic valves
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Knackstedt perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Knackstedt performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Knackstedt. 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:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart bypass surgery
- CABG surgery
- Arterial bypass graft
CPT Codes:
- 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
- Endoscopy
- Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
- Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
- Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
- Vein Harvesting for CABG
CPT Codes:
- 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Knackstedt accept my insurance?
Dr. Knackstedt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 982-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knackstedt accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Knackstedt in Reno, NV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
Renown Health / Hometown Health
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Knackstedt's office located?
Dr. Kimball Knackstedt's Primary Practice
1500 E 2nd St Ste 300
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 982-3900
What is Dr. Knackstedt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knackstedt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043530074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knackstedt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knackstedt
What is Dr. Kimball Knackstedt's specialty?
Dr. Knackstedt is a Thoracic Surgeon near Reno, NV. 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. Knackstedt to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kimball Knackstedt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knackstedt is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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
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Is Kimball Knackstedt accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Kimball Knackstedt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kimball Knackstedt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knackstedt's office at (775) 982-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kimball Knackstedt?
Please contact Dr. Knackstedt's office at (775) 982-3900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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