29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Politz, Vascular Surgeon in Kyle, TX?
Dr. John Politz, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kyle, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Politz graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, General Surgery. Dr. Politz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Politz’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Politz’s office at (512) 459-8753.
Where did Dr. Politz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Univ Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, General Surgery | Baylor Medical Center at Garland Program
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Politz board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Politz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Politz speak?
Dr. Politz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Politz typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Politz 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. Politz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Spinal Disc Degeneration
- Lumbosacral Disc Degeneration
- Worn Spinal Discs
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5137: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Politz typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Politz 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. Politz. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Lower Back Fusion
- Spinal Arthrodesis
CPT Codes:
- 22558: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody technique, including minimal discectomy to prepare interspace (other than for decompression); lumbar
Also known as:
- Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
- Interbody Device Implantation
- Spinal Fusion with Cage
- Synthetic Disc Space Device
CPT Codes:
- 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Politz accept my insurance?
Dr. Politz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 459-8753 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Politz accept in Kyle, TX?
Dr. Politz in Kyle, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
CMS
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Politz's office located?
What is Dr. Politz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Politz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780608935.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Politz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Politz
What is Dr. John Politz's specialty?
Dr. Politz is a Vascular Surgeon near Kyle, TX.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. John Politz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Politz is affiliated with Heart Hospital Of Austin, Ascension Seton Medical Center - Austin, Tx 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
When to see a Vascular Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Politz accepting new patients in Kyle, TX?
Yes, Dr. John Politz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Politz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Politz's office at (512) 459-8753 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Politz?
Please contact Dr. Politz's office at (512) 459-8753 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Politz have?
Dr. John Politz is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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