37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lancaster, Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Lifford Lancaster, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Lancaster graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio and completed his residency at Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Surgery; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Lancaster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lancaster’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lancaster’s office at (615) 860-1772.
Where did Dr. Lancaster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Louisville Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Surgery; Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Centers (South Central) Program
Medical School: University of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx | The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
Is Dr. Lancaster board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Lifford Lancaster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lancaster speak?
Dr. Lancaster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lancaster treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- Right leg claudication
- PAD right leg pain with activity
- Right leg artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Vascular Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Artery Disease
- Blood Vessel Disorder
- Circulatory System Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
- I7789: Other specified disorders of arteries and arterioles
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
Also known as:
- Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
- Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Left leg PAD with claudication
- Left leg artery disease with pain
- Intermittent claudication left leg
- Bilateral leg artery disease
- PAD in both legs
- Atherosclerosis of both legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg
- I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
What procedures does Dr. Lancaster perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster. 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:
- Leg Artery Bypass Graft with Vein
- Femoral-Popliteal Bypass Graft (Non-Vein)
- Femoral-tibial bypass
- Leg artery bypass
- Peripheral bypass surgery
- Vein graft for leg arteries
- Leg Artery Bypass
- Fem-Pop Bypass
- Artificial Graft for Leg Artery
CPT Codes:
- 35566: Bypass graft, with vein; femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, peroneal artery or other distal vessels
- 35656: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal
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)
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:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardiectomy
- Heart Sac Resection
- Pericardial Effusion Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Blood Clot Removal
- Femoropopliteal Embolectomy
- Aortoiliac Thrombectomy
- Leg Artery Clot Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 34201: Embolectomy or thrombectomy, with or without catheter; femoropopliteal, aortoiliac artery, by leg incision
Also known as:
- Lung Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Lung Lobe Removal (Lobectomy)
- Removal of Part of the Lung (Segmentectomy)
- Lung Wedge Resection
- Lung Surface Stripping
- Pleural Membrane Removal
- Lung and Pleura Surgery
- Lobectomy
- Partial Lung Removal
- Lung Section Removal
- Lung Surgery (Lobe)
- Lung segment removal
- Segmentectomy
- Partial lung removal
- Lung resection
- Thoracotomy with Wedge Resection
- Lung Nodule Removal Surgery
- Therapeutic Lung Resection
CPT Codes:
- 32320: Decortication and parietal pleurectomy
- 32480: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single lobe (lobectomy)
- 32484: Removal of lung, other than pneumonectomy; single segment (segmentectomy)
- 32505: Thoracotomy; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial
Also known as:
- Thoracic Lymph Node Removal (Thoracotomy)
- Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
- Regional Lymph Node Dissection Chest
- Chest Lymph Node Surgery
- Thoracotomy for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38746: Thoracic lymphadenectomy by thoracotomy, mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Lancaster accept my insurance?
Dr. Lancaster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 860-1772 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lancaster accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Lancaster in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Lancaster's office located?
Dr. Lifford Lancaster's Primary Practice
3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 400
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1772
What is Dr. Lancaster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lancaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639116379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lancaster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lancaster
What is Dr. Lifford Lancaster's specialty?
Dr. Lancaster is a Thoracic Surgeon near Nashville, TN. 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. Lancaster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Lifford Lancaster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lancaster is affiliated with TriStar Summit Medical Center 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 Lifford Lancaster accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Lifford Lancaster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lifford Lancaster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office at (615) 860-1772 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lifford Lancaster?
Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office at (615) 860-1772 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lifford Lancaster have?
Dr. Lifford Lancaster is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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