41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tovar, Thoracic Surgeon in La Mirada, CA?
Where did Dr. Tovar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Cardiovascular Diseases; Brooklyn Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | Brooklyn Hospital | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Medical School: University Nacl Auto De Mexico, Fac De Med, Mexico Df, Mexico | National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine | University of New Mexico School of Medicine | Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas
Is Dr. Tovar board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Eduardo Tovar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tovar speak?
Dr. Tovar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tovar typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Tovar 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. Tovar. 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
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
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:
- 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:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
Also known as:
- Complete Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Complete AV Block
- Third-Degree Heart Block
ICD-10 Codes:
- I442: Atrioventricular block, complete
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Tovar typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Tovar 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. Tovar. 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:
- Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardiectomy
- Heart Sac Resection
- Pericardial Effusion Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
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:
- 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:
- Mediastinoscopy with Lymph Node Biopsy
- Chest Lymph Node Biopsy
- Mediastinal Biopsy
- Lung Cancer Staging Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 39402: Mediastinoscopy; with lymph node biopsy(ies) (eg, lung cancer staging)
Also known as:
- Total Lung Decortication
- Lung Peeling Surgery
- Pleural Decortication
- Removal of Lung Scar Tissue
- Lung Membrane Stripping
CPT Codes:
- 32220: Decortication, pulmonary (separate procedure); total
Does Dr. Tovar accept my insurance?
Dr. Tovar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 789-5489 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tovar accept in La Mirada, CA?
Dr. Tovar in La Mirada, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tovar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Tovar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tovar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tovar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tovar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598766446.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tovar?
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