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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vardas, Thoracic Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Panayotis Vardas, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vardas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vardas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vardas’s office at (205) 934-4011.
What languages does Dr. Vardas speak?
Dr. Vardas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vardas treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Vardas 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. Vardas. 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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- 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
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
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:
- 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:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
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
Which procedures does Dr. Vardas perform as a Thoracic Surgeon?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Panayotis Vardas 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. Vardas' office.
Does Dr. Vardas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vardas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 934-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vardas accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Vardas in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Vardas' office located?
What is Dr. Vardas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vardas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801181649.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vardas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vardas
What is Dr. Panayotis Vardas's specialty?
Dr. Vardas is a Thoracic Surgeon near Birmingham, AL. 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. Vardas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Panayotis Vardas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vardas is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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 Panayotis Vardas accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Panayotis Vardas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Panayotis Vardas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vardas's office at (205) 934-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Panayotis Vardas?
Please contact Dr. Vardas's office at (205) 934-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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