Dr. Venita Chandra, MD
Pleasanton, CA
15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chandra, Vascular Surgeon in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Venita Chandra, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pleasanton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Chandra graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Chandra is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandra’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandra’s office at (650) 725-5227.
Where did Dr. Chandra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Stanford University, Stanford, CA | Stanford University CA
Residency: Stanford University Medical Center | Stanford University Medical Center
Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Is Dr. Chandra board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Venita Chandra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2012
What languages does Dr. Chandra speak?
Dr. Chandra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Chandra typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Chandra 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. Chandra. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Chandra typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Chandra 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. Chandra. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Deep Wound Cleaning
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Chandra accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 725-5227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chandra accept in Pleasanton, CA?
Dr. Chandra in Pleasanton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advantage
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chandra's office located?
Dr. Venita Chandra's Primary Practice
5565 W Las Positas Blvd Ste 150
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(650) 725-5227
Recognitions
Publications
Monitoring of fetal radiation exposure during pregncy
, 2013
Preoperative embolization of replaced right hepatic artery prior to pancreaticoduodenectomy
, 2012
Cost Impact of Extension Cuff Utilization During Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
, 2012
Early results of a highly selective algorithm
, 2011
Long-term impact of a preclinical endovascular skills course on medical student career choices
, 2011
A comparison of laparoscopic and robotic assisted suturing performance by experts and novices
, 2010
Surgical robotics and image guided therapy in pediatric surgery
, 2006
What is Dr. Chandra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447411186.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandra
What is Dr. Venita Chandra's specialty?
Dr. Chandra is a Vascular Surgeon near Pleasanton, CA.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Venita Chandra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chandra is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, Eden Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Valleycare 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 Venita Chandra accepting new patients in Pleasanton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Venita Chandra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venita Chandra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office at (650) 725-5227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venita Chandra?
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office at (650) 725-5227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Venita Chandra have?
Dr. Venita Chandra is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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