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Dr. John Hengesh, MD

Palm Springs, CA

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    Who is Dr. Hengesh, Thoracic Surgeon in Palm Springs, CA?

    Dr. John Hengesh, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Palm Springs, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Hengesh graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Il Hosp & Cli, General Surgery; Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hengesh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hengesh’s office at (760) 416-1376.

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

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Il Hosp & Cli, General Surgery; Univ Il Hosp & Cli, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hengesh board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Hengesh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Hengesh speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Hengesh treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Hengesh 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. Hengesh. 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
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    What procedures does Dr. Hengesh perform?

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

    • Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
    • LAA Exclusion Surgery
    • Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
    • Open Heart LAA Closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 33268: Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method (eg, excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

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

    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)

    Does Dr. Hengesh accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Hengesh's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Hengesh's office located?

    Dr. John Hengesh's Primary Practice

    1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste E318

    Palm Springs, CA 92262

    (760) 416-1376

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

    Dr. Hengesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609870153.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hengesh?

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

    What is Dr. John Hengesh's specialty?

    Dr. Hengesh is a Thoracic Surgeon near Palm Springs, CA. 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. Hengesh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Hengesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Hengesh is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 John Hengesh accepting new patients in Palm Springs, CA?

    Yes, Dr. John Hengesh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Hengesh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hengesh's office at (760) 416-1376 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Hengesh?

    Please contact Dr. Hengesh's office at (760) 416-1376 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Hengesh have?

    Dr. John Hengesh is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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