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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Araim, Thoracic Surgeon in Clovis, CA?
Dr. Leheb Araim, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Clovis, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Araim graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University. Dr. Araim is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Araim’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Araim’s office at (559) 449-9990.
Where did Dr. Araim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Araim board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Leheb Araim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Araim speak?
Dr. Araim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Araim treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Araim 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. Araim. 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
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
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:
- 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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
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:
- 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:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Araim perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Araim 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. Araim. 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:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Heart Sac Drainage Procedure
- Extensive Heart Atria Repair (Maze Procedure)
- Repeat Heart Bypass or Valve Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
- CABG Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Artery Bypass Graft
- Open Heart Surgery
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardiectomy
- Heart Sac Resection
- Pericardial Effusion Drainage
- Maze Procedure
- Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
- Complex Atrial Surgery with Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Reoperation
- Heart Valve Reoperation
- Second Heart Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33268: Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method (eg, excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
- 33025: Creation of pericardial window or partial resection for drainage
- 33259: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), extensive (eg, maze procedure), with cardiopulmonary bypass (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33530: Reoperation, coronary artery bypass procedure or valve procedure, more than 1 month after original operation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Artery Cleaning During Heart Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG surgery
- Heart bypass with vein grafts
- Coronary revascularization
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
- Coronary Endarterectomy
- Heart Artery Plaque Removal
- CABG with Endarterectomy
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)
- 33572: Coronary endarterectomy, open, any method, of left anterior descending, circumflex, or right coronary artery performed in conjunction with coronary artery bypass graft procedure, each vessel (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
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:
- 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:
- Arm Artery Harvest for Heart Bypass
- Upper Extremity Artery Harvest
- Artery Graft Procurement
- Coronary Bypass Graft Harvesting
- Radial Artery Harvest
CPT Codes:
- 35600: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, open
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:
- 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:
- Aortic Root and Ascending Aorta Replacement (Bentall Procedure)
- Bentall Procedure
- Aortic Valve and Aorta Replacement
- Ascending Aortic Graft
- Aortic Root Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 33863: Ascending aorta graft, with cardiopulmonary bypass, with aortic root replacement using valved conduit and coronary reconstruction (eg, Bentall)
Also known as:
- Removal of Heart Assist Balloon
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Removal
- Percutaneous IABP Removal
- Heart Balloon Device Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 33968: Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Assist Device Placement
- Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Insertion
- ECMO for Heart Failure
- External Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33975: Insertion of ventricular assist device; extracorporeal, single ventricle
Also known as:
- Starting ECMO Life Support (Veno-Arterial)
- ECMO initiation
- Veno-arterial ECLS
- Heart-lung bypass setup
- Extracorporeal life support
CPT Codes:
- 33947: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)/extracorporeal life support (ECLS) provided by physician; initiation, veno-arterial
Also known as:
- Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
- Postoperative Chest Exploration
- Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
- Thoracic Infection Check
CPT Codes:
- 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest
Also known as:
- Lung Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Thoracoscopy with Pleurodesis
- Lung Surface Stripping
- Pleural Membrane Removal
- Lung and Pleura Surgery
- VATS Pleurodesis
- Lung Lining Fusion
- Chemical Pleurodesis
- Mechanical Pleurodesis
CPT Codes:
- 32320: Decortication and parietal pleurectomy
- 32650: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with pleurodesis (eg, mechanical or chemical)
Also known as:
- Deep Abscess Drainage (Neck or Chest)
- Neck Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Chest Hematoma Drainage
- Deep Infection Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 21501: Incision and drainage, deep abscess or hematoma, soft tissues of neck or thorax;
Also known as:
- Chest Cavity Exploration (Mediastinotomy)
- Mediastinal Exploration
- Chest Biopsy (Mediastinum)
- Foreign Body Removal from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 39010: Mediastinotomy with exploration, drainage, removal of foreign body, or biopsy; transthoracic approach, including either transthoracic or median sternotomy
Does Dr. Araim accept my insurance?
Dr. Araim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 449-9990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Araim accept in Clovis, CA?
Dr. Araim in Clovis, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Bright Health
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Presbyterian Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Araim's office located?
Dr. Leheb Araim's Primary Practice
729 N Medical Center Dr W Ste 223
Clovis, CA 93611
(559) 449-9990
What is Dr. Araim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Araim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083623540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Araim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Araim
What is Dr. Leheb Araim's specialty?
Dr. Araim is a Thoracic Surgeon near Clovis, CA. 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. Araim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leheb Araim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Araim is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Clovis Community Medical Center 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 Leheb Araim accepting new patients in Clovis, CA?
Yes, Dr. Leheb Araim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leheb Araim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Araim's office at (559) 449-9990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leheb Araim?
Please contact Dr. Araim's office at (559) 449-9990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leheb Araim have?
Dr. Leheb Araim is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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