37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lancaster, Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, TN?
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 a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Lancaster typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
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:
- 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:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Lancaster typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Lung Lobe Removal (Lobectomy)
- Removal of Part of the Lung (Segmentectomy)
- 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
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)
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:
- 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:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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:
- 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Lancaster affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lancaster has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lancaster's NPI number?A 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