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Dr. Richard Proia, MD

Jacksonville, FL

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Proia, Thoracic Surgeon in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Richard Proia, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Proia completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Proia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Proia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Proia’s office at (904) 384-3343.

    Where did Dr. Proia go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Proia board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Proia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Proia speak?

    Dr. Proia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Proia treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Proia 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. Proia. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Unstable Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Unstable Chest Pain
    • Acute Coronary Syndrome
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina

    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
    • I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Right lower lobe lung cancer
    • Left Lung Cancer
    • Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
    • C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung

    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:

    • 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 Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    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:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

    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:

    • Acute Pericarditis
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Sudden inflammation of heart sac
    • Pericardial inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I309: Acute pericarditis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does Dr. Proia perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Proia 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. Proia. 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:

    • 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 Graft (CABG)
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG surgery
    • Heart bypass with vein grafts
    • Coronary revascularization
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • CABG Surgery
    • Open Heart Bypass

    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)
    • 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
    • Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
    • TAVI
    • Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
    • Open Mitral Valve Replacement
    • Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
    • Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
    • 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass

    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:

    • Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
    • Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Heart Surgery
    • Pericardial Window
    • Pericardiectomy
    • Heart Sac Resection
    • Pericardial Effusion Drainage
    • CABG Surgery
    • Heart Bypass Surgery
    • Artery Bypass Graft
    • Open Heart Surgery
    • Endoscopic Atrial Ablation
    • Maze Procedure (Minimally Invasive)
    • Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
    • Heart Rhythm Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
    • 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
    • 33266: Endoscopy, surgical; operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, extensive (eg, maze procedure), without 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:

    • Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
    • Modified Maze Procedure
    • Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
    • Heart Rhythm Surgery
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
    • Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
    • Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
    • Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve

    Also known as:

    • Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
    • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
    • Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
    • Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
    • Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
    • VATS Lobectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
    • Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)

    Also known as:

    • Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
    • VATS Lymphadenectomy
    • Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
    • Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Proia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Proia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 384-3343 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Proia accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Proia in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Proia's office located?

    Dr. Richard Proia's Primary Practice

    1824 King St Ste 200

    Jacksonville, FL 32204

    (904) 384-3343

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    Dr. Richard Proia's Practice 2

    1151 NW 64th Ter

    Gainesville, FL 32605

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    What is Dr. Proia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Proia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902880826.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Proia?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Proia

    What is Dr. Richard Proia's specialty?

    Dr. Proia is a Thoracic Surgeon near Jacksonville, FL. 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. Proia to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Proia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Proia is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital, Memorial Satilla Health, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Richard Proia accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Proia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Proia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Proia's office at (904) 384-3343 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Proia?

    Please contact Dr. Proia's office at (904) 384-3343 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Proia have?

    Dr. Richard Proia is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

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