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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hiesinger, Thoracic Surgeon in Stanford, CA?
Dr. William Hiesinger, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Hiesinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hiesinger’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hiesinger’s office.
What languages does Dr. Hiesinger speak?
Dr. Hiesinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hiesinger treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Hiesinger 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. Hiesinger. 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:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Rheumatic Mitral Valvulopathy
- Mitral Valve Problems from Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disorder
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I059: Rheumatic mitral valve disease, unspecified
- I359: Nonrheumatic aortic valve disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Pulmonary Hypertension from Blood Clots
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- CTEPH
- Persistent high blood pressure in lung arteries from clots
- Long-term lung hypertension from emboli
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2724: Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Hiesinger perform as a Thoracic Surgeon?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. William Hiesinger 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. Hiesinger's office.
Does Dr. Hiesinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Hiesinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hiesinger accept in Stanford, CA?
Dr. Hiesinger in Stanford, CA 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 Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Hiesinger's office located?
What is Dr. Hiesinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hiesinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093913667.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hiesinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hiesinger
What is Dr. William Hiesinger's specialty?
Dr. Hiesinger is a Thoracic Surgeon near Stanford, CA. 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. Hiesinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Hiesinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hiesinger is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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 William Hiesinger accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?
Yes, Dr. William Hiesinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Hiesinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hiesinger's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Hiesinger?
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Stanford, CA 94305