Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dans, Thoracic Surgeon in Huntington, WV?
Where did Dr. Dans go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE, THORACIC SURGERY, MID-AMERICA HEART INSTITUTE, KANSAS CITY, MO | TRAUMA/CRITICAL CARE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO, CA | Trauma/Critical Care Fellowship - University of California(S.D.) Med. Ctr., San Diego, CA | Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation - Pat Daily, MD Medical Corporation, San Diego, CA
Residency: St Luke'S Hosp, Thoracic Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Dartmouth-Hitchcock M C, General Surgery; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Surgery | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | Dartmouth Medical School Affiliated Hospitals | Tulane University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Dans board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nestor Dans, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Dans speak?
Dr. Dans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Dans typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Dans 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. Dans. 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
- 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
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
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:
- 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Chest Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Thoracic Aorta
- Weakened Thoracic Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7120: Thoracic aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Dans typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Dans 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. Dans. 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:
- 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)
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:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Does Dr. Dans accept my insurance?
Dr. Dans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dans accept in Huntington, WV?
Dr. Dans in Huntington, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American National Can
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
Other TPA
State of West Virginia
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Where is Dr. Dans' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Dans affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Dans has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
SOCIETY OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS
Member
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
Member
SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGERY
Member
What is Dr. Dans's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588652192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dans?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dans