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Dr. Jeffrey Silver, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Silver, Thoracic Surgeon in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Jeffrey Silver, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Silver completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Silver is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silver’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silver’s office at (773) 577-8187.

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

    • Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Il Coll Of Med, General Surgery | University Of Illinois Med Center University Of Illinois College Of Med Chicago

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

    Is Dr. Silver board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Silver, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Silver speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Silver treat?

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

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of 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:

    • Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Bulging Ascending Aorta
    • Weakened Ascending Aorta
    • Ascending Aorta Dilation
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    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:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    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:

    • Other Pneumothorax
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Collapsed lung
    • Lung collapse
    • Types of pneumothorax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9383: Other pneumothorax

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
    • Pre-op blood work
    • Lab tests before surgery
    • Pre-treatment lab assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery

    What procedures does Dr. Silver perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 4 Vein Grafts
    • Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass
    • Heart Bypass with Vein Grafts
    • Open Heart Bypass Surgery
    • 4-Vessel Bypass
    • Coronary Endarterectomy
    • Heart Artery Plaque Removal
    • CABG with Endarterectomy

    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)
    • 33521: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 4 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 33572: Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass graft procedure, each vessel (List separately in addition to primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

    Also known as:

    • Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Coronary Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (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:

    • Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
    • Modified Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Heart Rhythm Surgery
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Ascending Aorta Graft for Aneurysm
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair Surgery
    • Ascending Aorta Replacement
    • Heart Bypass for Aorta
    • Aortic Valve Suspension

    CPT Codes:

    • 33859: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, includes valve suspension, when performed; for aortic disease other than dissection (eg, aneurysm)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Nodule Removal
    • Thoracoscopy with Pleura Removal
    • Lung Surgery to Remove Air Sacs (Bullae)
    • VATS Lobectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
    • Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
    • Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
    • VATS Lung Biopsy/Removal
    • Lung Mass Removal (Thoracoscopic)
    • VATS pleurectomy
    • Surgical pleura removal
    • Lung lining removal surgery
    • Thoracoscopic pleurectomy
    • Thoracoscopic bullae resection
    • Lung volume reduction surgery
    • Pleural procedure
    • VATS bullae plication

    CPT Codes:

    • 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
    • 32666: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (eg, mass, nodule), initial unilateral
    • 32656: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with parietal pleurectomy
    • 32655: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with resection-plication of bullae, includes any pleural procedure when performed

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
    • VATS Lymphadenectomy
    • Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Silver accept my insurance?

    Dr. Silver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 577-8187 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Silver accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Silver in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Silver's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Silver's Primary Practice

    7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 512

    Chicago, IL 60631

    (773) 577-8187

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    Dr. Jeffrey Silver's Practice 2

    611 E Douglas Rd Ste 208

    Mishawaka, IN 46545

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    Dr. Jeffrey Silver's Practice 3

    1227 E Rusholme St

    Davenport, IA 52803

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

    Dr. Silver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770585978.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silver?

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

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Silver's specialty?

    Dr. Silver is a Thoracic Surgeon near Chicago, IL. 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. Silver to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jeffrey Silver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Silver is affiliated with Resurrection Medical Center, Saint Francis Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Endeavor Health Northwest Community 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 Jeffrey Silver accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Silver is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Silver offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Silver's office at (773) 577-8187 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Silver?

    Please contact Dr. Silver's office at (773) 577-8187 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Silver have?

    Dr. Jeffrey Silver is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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