Who is Dr. Posner, Vascular Surgeon in Garden Grove, CA?
Dr. Steven Posner, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Garden Grove, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Posner graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Dr. Posner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Posner’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Posner’s office at (562) 888-8961.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Posner?
Dr. Steven Posner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Posner empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Carotid Artery Surgery, Endovascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Disease, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Garden Grove/CA community, Dr. Posner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Posner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Is Dr. Posner board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Steven Posner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Posner speak?
Dr. Posner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Posner treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Posner 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. Posner. 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:
Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
End-Stage Kidney Disease
End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure
Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
N186: End stage renal disease
I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
Localized Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Kidney Problems
Type 2 diabetes
Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
Other vascular device blockage
Blood vessel implant narrowing
Vascular graft stenosis
Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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)
What procedures does Dr. Posner perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Posner 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. Posner. 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:
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
AV Fistula Surgery
Cimino Fistula
Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
AV Fistula Creation
Basilic Vein Fistula
Dialysis Access Fistula
Upper Arm AV Fistula
AV Fistula Surgery
Cephalic Vein Transposition
Dialysis Access Creation
CPT Codes:
36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
Also known as:
Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
AV fistula repair
Dialysis graft revision
Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Fistula Ligation or Banding
Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
AV Fistula Closure
Fistula Banding
Angioaccess Revision
AV Fistula Repair
Dialysis Access Revision
Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
CPT Codes:
37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Tying Off Leg Vein for Varicose Veins
Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
Saphenous Vein Ligation
Varicose Vein Surgery
Vein Stripping
RF ablation for veins
Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
Varicose vein heat treatment
CPT Codes:
37700: Ligation and division of long saphenous vein at saphenofemoral junction, or distal interruptions
36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
Dialysis Circuit Angiography
Fistula/Graft Evaluation
Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
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:
Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Access Declotting
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
CPT Codes:
36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
Dialysis Access Graft
Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Tibial Artery Angioplasty
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Central Venous Catheter Replacement
Tunneled Catheter Exchange
Central Line Replacement
IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Also known as:
Arterial Catheter Placement
Selective Artery Catheterization
Thoracic Artery Catheter
Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Leg Artery Repair
CPT Codes:
37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Leg Artery Stent Placement
Femoral Artery Stenting
Popliteal Artery Stenting
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Forearm Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
AV fistula surgery
Forearm vein transposition
Dialysis access fistula
CPT Codes:
36820: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by forearm vein transposition
Also known as:
Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
Fistula Declotting
Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
AV Fistula Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
Open Vein Ligation in Leg
Perforator Vein Ligation
Subfascial Vein Ligation
Open Vein Surgery Leg
CPT Codes:
37761: Ligation of perforator vein(s), subfascial, open, including ultrasound guidance, when performed, 1 leg
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Thrombectomy and Stent Placement
Dialysis Fistula Declotting with Stent
Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy and Stenting
Percutaneous Dialysis Circuit Intervention
CPT Codes:
36906: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis circuit
Also known as:
Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Removal of Abdominal Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal
Intraperitoneal catheter removal
Tunneled catheter extraction
Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
Laparoscopic Omental Tacking
Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
Keyhole omentopexy
Minimally invasive omental tacking
Laparoscopic omentum fixation
CPT Codes:
49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
49326: Laparoscopy, surgical; with omentopexy (omental tacking procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Wound Debridement
Surgical Wound Cleaning
Tissue Removal from Wound
Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Posner accept my insurance?
Dr. Posner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 888-8961 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Posner accept in Garden Grove, CA?
Dr. Posner in Garden Grove, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Posner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Posner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083684872.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Posner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Posner
What is Dr. Steven Posner's specialty?
Dr. Posner is a Vascular Surgeon near Garden Grove, CA.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Posner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Posner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Posner is affiliated with AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center 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 Steven Posner accepting new patients in Garden Grove, CA?
Yes, Dr. Steven Posner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Posner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Posner's office at (562) 888-8961 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Posner?
Please contact Dr. Posner's office at (562) 888-8961 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Posner have?
Dr. Steven Posner is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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