Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Svestka, Surgeon in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Svestka’s practice accepts Medicare, and works with most commercial insurance plans. His office will help navigate your benefits and understand your out of pocket costs.
-Dr. Michael Svestka, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing hernias, from routine to complex. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Svestka empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, and Robotic Surgery. Serving the Fairfax/VA and Northern Virginia community, Dr. Svestka is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered hernia care.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Svestka?
Dr. Michael Svestka, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Svestka empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Complex & Revisional Hernia Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fairfax, VA community, Dr. Svestka is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Svestka speak?
Dr. Svestka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Svestka typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Svestka 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. Svestka. 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:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Svestka typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Svestka 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. Svestka. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Epigastric Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Surgery
- Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Does Dr. Svestka accept my insurance?
Dr. Svestka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Svestka accept in Fairfax, VA?
Dr. Svestka in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Svestka's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Svestka affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Svestka has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Svestka's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Svestka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063856060.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Svestka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Svestka