Taxonomy Code 208G00000X(208g00000x)
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician. Providers: 2
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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St. Louis Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Inc. |
Organization |
4800 Mexico Rd Ste 103 Saint Peters, MO |
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D.O. Gordon C Knight |
Individual |
4800 Mexico Rd Ste 103 Saint Peters, MO |
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| Taxonomy Code | 208G00000X |
| Display Name | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician |
| Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
| Definition | A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |
| Modification Date | September 30, 2009 |