40 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Silva, Thoracic Surgeon in Norfolk, VA?
Where did Dr. Silva go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, Thoracic Surgery Duke Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery Univ Co Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
What languages does Dr. Silva speak?
Dr. Silva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Silva typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:
- Unstable 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
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Silva typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
- Triple Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4+ Artery Grafts
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG surgery
- Heart bypass with vein grafts
- Coronary revascularization
- CABG (3 Grafts)
- Triple Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (3 Arteries)
- CABG surgery with arterial grafts
- Multiple arterial bypass grafts
- Heart bypass using arteries
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33535: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 3 coronary arterial grafts
- 33536: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 4 or more coronary arterial grafts
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
- Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Artery Bypass Graft
- Open Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
Does Dr. Silva accept my insurance?
Dr. Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Silva accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Silva in Norfolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Cambia Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Silva's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Silva affiliated with?
Dr. Silva has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184665747.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silva?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silva