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Dr. Serge Kobsa, MD, PHD

Thoracic Surgeon

Los Angeles, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kobsa, Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Serge Kobsa, MD, PHD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Kobsa is fluent in English and Croatian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kobsa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kobsa’s office at (212) 305-5970.

    What languages does Dr. Kobsa speak?

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

    • Croatian
    • English

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

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kobsa 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. Kobsa. 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:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Other Circulatory System Problems After Surgery
    • Postoperative circulatory disorders
    • Other heart complications after operation
    • Blood vessel issues after surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I9789: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the circulatory system, not elsewhere classified

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

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Kobsa 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. Kobsa. 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:

    • Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
    • TEVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)
    • Descending Aorta Stent Graft
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Endovascular)
    • Thoracic Aortic Dissection Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33880: Endovascular repair of descending thoracic aorta (eg, aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer, intramural hematoma, or traumatic disruption); involving coverage of left subclavian artery origin, initial endoprosthesis plus descending thoracic aortic extension(s), if required, to level of celiac artery origin

    Also known as:

    • Arm Artery Access for Heart or Vessel Procedure
    • Axillary Artery Exposure
    • Subclavian Artery Access
    • Artery Conduit Creation
    • Vascular Access for Endovascular Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 34716: Open axillary/subclavian artery exposure with creation of conduit for delivery of endovascular prosthesis or for establishment of cardiopulmonary bypass, by infraclavicular or supraclavicular incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • ECMO Cannula Insertion (Peripheral)
    • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
    • ECLS Cannula Placement
    • Life Support Cannula

    CPT Codes:

    • 33952: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; insertion of peripheral (arterial and/or venous) cannula(e), percutaneous, 6 years and older (includes fluoroscopic guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
    • Postoperative Chest Exploration
    • Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
    • Thoracic Infection Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest

    Also known as:

    • Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
    • ECMO initiation
    • Veno-arterial ECLS
    • Heart-lung bypass setup
    • Extracorporeal life support

    CPT Codes:

    • 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
    • Percutaneous Femoral Access
    • Endograft Delivery Access
    • Artery Closure Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Breastbone Closure After Surgery
    • Sternotomy Closure
    • Breastbone Repair
    • Median Sternotomy Fix

    CPT Codes:

    • 21750: Closure of median sternotomy separation with or without debridement (separate procedure)

    Does Dr. Kobsa accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kobsa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-5970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kobsa accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Kobsa in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Kern Health Systems

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kobsa's office located?

    Dr. Serge Kobsa's Primary Practice

    1516 San Pablo St Ste L3100

    Los Angeles, CA 90033

    (212) 305-5970

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

    Dr. Kobsa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255674511.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kobsa?

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

    What is Dr. Serge Kobsa's specialty?

    Dr. Kobsa is a Thoracic Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.

    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. Serge Kobsa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kobsa is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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 Dr. Serge Kobsa accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Serge Kobsa is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Serge Kobsa offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kobsa's office at (212) 305-5970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Serge Kobsa?

    Please contact Dr. Kobsa's office at (212) 305-5970 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kobsa's office located?

    Dr. Kobsa's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.