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Who is Dr. Gurmendi, Thoracic Surgeon in Greenville, TX?
Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Greenville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Gurmendi graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas and completed his residency at Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery. Dr. Gurmendi is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gurmendi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gurmendi’s office at (903) 408-7730.
Where did Dr. Gurmendi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ok Coll Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, General Surgery | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Program
Medical School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | University of Texas Medical School, Houston | University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Gurmendi board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gurmendi speak?
Dr. Gurmendi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gurmendi treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Gurmendi 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. Gurmendi. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins in Right Leg with Calf Ulcer
- Inflamed Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Right Calf Venous Ulcer
- Calf Ulcer from Varicose Veins
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Phlebitis
- Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- Inflamed Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83012: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with ulcer of calf
- I8310: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with inflammation
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Leg
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Blood Clot in Leg Vein
- Lower Extremity DVT
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82409: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of unspecified lower extremity
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:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8668: Other chronic osteomyelitis, other site
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
What procedures does Dr. Gurmendi perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Gurmendi 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. Gurmendi. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Unna Boot Application
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Small Burn Treatment
- Burns
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
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:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Gurmendi accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurmendi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 408-7730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurmendi accept in Greenville, TX?
Dr. Gurmendi in Greenville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Commercial Travelers Mutual Insurance Company
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
StableView Health
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gurmendi's office located?
Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi's Primary Practice
4211 Joe Ramsey Blvd E Ste 100
Greenville, TX 75401
(903) 408-7730
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi?
Dr. Gurmendi has appointments available at his Greenville, TX office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Gurmendi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurmendi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346241361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurmendi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurmendi
What is Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi's specialty?
Dr. Gurmendi is a Thoracic Surgeon near Greenville, TX. 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. Gurmendi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gurmendi is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health 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 Alfredo Gurmendi accepting new patients in Greenville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gurmendi, or call (903) 408-7730 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Alfredo Gurmendi?
Please contact Dr. Gurmendi's office at (903) 408-7730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi have?
Dr. Alfredo Gurmendi is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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