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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Justicz, Thoracic Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Alexander Justicz, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Justicz completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Emory Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Surgery; Emory Univ Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Justicz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Justicz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Justicz’s office.
Where did Dr. Justicz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Thoracic Surgery; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Emory Univ Hosp, Cardiovascular Surgery; Emory Univ Hosp, General Surgery | Emory University School Of Med
Is Dr. Justicz board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Justicz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Justicz speak?
Dr. Justicz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Justicz treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Justicz 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. Justicz. 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
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Narrow and leaky aortic valve
- Mixed aortic valve disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Ascending Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Torn Ascending Aorta
- Ascending Aortic Tear
- Dissecting Ascending Aorta
ICD-10 Codes:
- I71010: Dissection of ascending aorta
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:
- Fluid Around the Heart
- Pericardial Disorder
- Pericardial Effusion
- Fluid in Pericardium
ICD-10 Codes:
- I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
What procedures does Dr. Justicz perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Justicz 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. Justicz. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
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)
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Justicz accept my insurance?
Dr. Justicz 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. Justicz accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Dr. Justicz in Fort Lauderdale, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Justicz's office located?
Dr. Alexander Justicz's Practice 2
1625 SE 3rd Ave Ste 300
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 355-4665
What is Dr. Justicz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Justicz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265497473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Justicz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Justicz
What is Dr. Alexander Justicz's specialty?
Dr. Justicz is a Thoracic Surgeon near Fort Lauderdale, 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. Justicz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Justicz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Justicz is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs, Holy Cross Health 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 Alexander Justicz accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Justicz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Justicz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Justicz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Justicz?
Please contact Dr. Justicz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Justicz have?
Dr. Alexander Justicz is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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