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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Valuska, Surgeon in Weirton, WV?
Dr. James Valuska, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Weirton, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Valuska completed his residency at Fairview University Med Center. Dr. Valuska is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valuska’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valuska’s office at (304) 797-6433.
Where did Dr. Valuska go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fairview University Med Center
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States
Is Dr. Valuska board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. James Valuska, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Valuska speak?
Dr. Valuska and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Valuska typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Valuska 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. Valuska. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Valuska typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Valuska 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. Valuska. 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:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Does Dr. Valuska accept my insurance?
Dr. Valuska accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 797-6433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valuska accept in Weirton, WV?
Dr. Valuska in Weirton, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Valuska's office located?
Dr. James Valuska's Primary Practice
651 Colliers Way Ste 207
Weirton, WV 26062
(304) 797-6433
What is Dr. Valuska's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valuska's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831194380.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valuska?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valuska
What is Dr. James Valuska's specialty?
Dr. Valuska is a Surgeon near Weirton, WV.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. James Valuska affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valuska is affiliated with Wvu Medicine Weirton Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 James Valuska accepting new patients in Weirton, WV?
Yes, Dr. James Valuska is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Valuska offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valuska's office at (304) 797-6433 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Valuska?
Please contact Dr. Valuska's office at (304) 797-6433 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Valuska have?
Dr. James Valuska is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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