Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Verhofste, Thoracic Surgeon in Des Moines, IA?
Where did Dr. Verhofste go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Thoracic Surgery; Mass Gen Hosp, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Med Coll Of Ohio, General Surgery
Medical School: Rijksuniversiteit Gent | University of Groningen Faculty of Medicine | Abia State University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Verhofste board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Marnix Verhofste, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Verhofste speak?
Dr. Verhofste and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Dutch; Flemish
- English
What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Verhofste typically treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Verhofste 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. Verhofste. 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
- Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
- Atherosclerosis in grafts
- Silent coronary artery disease in grafts
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris
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:
- 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:
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Bulging Ascending Aorta
- Weakened Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aorta Dilation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7121: Aneurysm of the ascending aorta, without rupture
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Verhofste typically perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Verhofste 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. Verhofste. 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:
- 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:
- Thoracic Lymph Node Removal (Thoracotomy)
- Mediastinal Lymphadenectomy
- Regional Lymph Node Dissection Chest
- Chest Lymph Node Surgery
- Thoracotomy for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38746: Thoracic lymphadenectomy by thoracotomy, mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Verhofste accept my insurance?
Dr. Verhofste accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 235-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Verhofste accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Verhofste in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bankers Life
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Verhofste's office located?
Dr. Marnix Verhofste's Primary Practice
411 Laurel St Ste A250
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 235-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Verhofste affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Verhofste has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Verhofste's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Verhofste's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821070657.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Verhofste?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Verhofste