Who is Dr. Kirksey, Vascular Surgeon in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Levester Kirksey, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cleveland, OH with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years.
Dr. Kirksey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kirksey’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kirksey’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kirksey?
Dr. Levester Kirksey, 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. Kirksey empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Occlusive Disease, Complex & Surgical Endovascular Reoperative Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular Surgery, Open & Endovascular Complex Lower Extremity Limb Salvage Procedures, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Stroke, Surgical & Endovascular Treatment for Carotid Artery Stenosis, Vein Disorders, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Cleveland/OH community, Dr. Kirksey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Kirksey speak?
Dr. Kirksey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kirksey treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kirksey 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. Kirksey. 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:
Peripheral Artery Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
End-Stage Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
N186: End stage renal disease
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:
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
Other Peripheral Vascular Disease
Other PVD
Other Peripheral Artery Disease
Other PAD
ICD-10 Codes:
I7389: Other specified peripheral vascular diseases
Also known as:
Other Soft Tissue Disorder
Connective Tissue Disorder
Muscle Disorder
Muscle and connective tissue problems
Uncommon soft tissue conditions
Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
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
What procedures does Dr. Kirksey perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kirksey 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. Kirksey. 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:
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 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:
Artery Catheter Placement
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Selective Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Artery Catheter
Abdominal Artery Catheter
Arterial Catheterization
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
IVUS (Non-Coronary)
Vessel Ultrasound
Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
Intravascular Stent Insertion
Transcatheter Stenting
Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
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:
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:
Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
Dialysis Fistula Repair
Dialysis Graft Stenting
Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention
CPT Codes:
36903: 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 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 segment
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:
Fistula Ligation or Banding
AV Fistula Closure
Fistula Banding
Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Also known as:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Endovascular iliac artery stenting
Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
Femoral Artery Angioplasty
Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
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:
Artery Blocking Procedure
Vascular Occlusion
Arterial Embolization
Blood Vessel Coiling
AVM Embolization
CPT Codes:
37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)
Also known as:
Vein Stent Placement
Transcatheter Vein Stenting
Intravascular Vein Stent
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Stent Placement
Dialysis fistula stenting
Central dialysis segment angioplasty
Dialysis graft stent
CPT Codes:
36908: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty in the central dialysis segment (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
AV Fistula Creation
Basilic Vein Fistula
Dialysis Access Fistula
Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Also known as:
Pulse Oximetry
Oxygen Saturation Test
Oximeter Reading
Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
Inhalation Breathing Treatment
Nebulizer Treatment
Aerosol Treatment
IPPB Treatment
Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Kirksey accept my insurance?
Dr. Kirksey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kirksey accept in Cleveland, OH?
Dr. Kirksey in Cleveland, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Kirksey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kirksey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912916560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kirksey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kirksey
What is Dr. Levester Kirksey's specialty?
Dr. Kirksey is a Vascular Surgeon near Cleveland, OH.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Kirksey to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Levester Kirksey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kirksey is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Levester Kirksey accepting new patients in Cleveland, OH?
Yes, Dr. Levester Kirksey is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Levester Kirksey offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kirksey's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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