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Dr. Romualdo Segurola, MD

Dr. Romualdo Segurola, MD

Thoracic Surgeon

Aventura, FL

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Segurola, Thoracic Surgeon in Aventura, FL?

    Dr. Romualdo Segurola, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Segurola graduated from Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Thoracic Surgery Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, General Surgery Yale New Haven Hosp, Vascular Surgery Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery St Mary'S Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Segurola is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Segurola’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Segurola’s office at (305) 406-3596.

    Where did Dr. Segurola go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Thoracic Surgery Univ Miami/Jackson Mem Mc, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery Umdnj-R W Johnson Med Sch, General Surgery Yale New Haven Hosp, Vascular Surgery Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery St Mary'S Hosp, General Surgery | Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena | Universidad Federico Henriquez y Carvajal (UFHEC) Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Segurola board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Romualdo Segurola, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Segurola speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Multiple Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting Heart Valves

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I080: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and aortic valves

    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

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

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

    • 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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • 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)
    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Removal of Heart Assist Balloon
    • Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Removal
    • Percutaneous IABP Removal
    • Heart Balloon Device Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33968: Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Does Dr. Segurola accept my insurance?

    Dr. Segurola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 406-3596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Segurola accept in Aventura, FL?

    Dr. Segurola in Aventura, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Century Healthcare

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Doctors Healthcare Plans

    • Leon Medical Centers

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Segurola's office located?

    Dr. Romualdo Segurola's Primary Practice

    21097 NE 27th Ct Ste 350

    Aventura, FL 33180

    (305) 406-3596

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    Jmg Specialty Physicians

    3641 S Miami Ave Ste 170

    Miami, FL 33133

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    Dr. Romualdo Segurola's Practice 3

    3650 NW 82nd Ave Ste 208

    Doral, FL 33166

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

    Dr. Segurola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649273186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Segurola?

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

    What is Dr. Romualdo Segurola's specialty?

    Dr. Segurola is a Thoracic Surgeon near Aventura, FL.

    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. Romualdo Segurola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Segurola is affiliated with Hca Florida Mercy Hospital, Hca Florida Aventura Hospital, Hca Florida Kendall Hospital, Hca Florida Jfk Hospital 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. Romualdo Segurola accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Romualdo Segurola is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Romualdo Segurola offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Segurola's office at (305) 406-3596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Romualdo Segurola?

    Please contact Dr. Segurola's office at (305) 406-3596 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Segurola's office located?

    Dr. Segurola's offices are located in Aventura, FL, Miami, FL, and Doral, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Romualdo Segurola have?

    Dr. Romualdo Segurola is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.