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Dr. Steven Posner, MD

Garden Grove, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Stab Incision Vein Removal
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
    • 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.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Posner's office located?

    Dr. Steven Posner's Primary Practice

    12827 Harbor Blvd Ste G1

    Garden Grove, CA 92840

    (562) 888-8961

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    Dr. Steven Posner's Practice 2

    1120 W La Veta Ave Ste 150

    Orange, CA 92868

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    Dr. Steven Posner's Practice 3

    1111 W La Palma Ave

    Anaheim, CA 92801

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    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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