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Dr. Andrew Picel, MD

Dr. Andrew Picel, MD

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Picel, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Andrew Picel, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Picel graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Picel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Picel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Picel’s office at (619) 471-9240.

    Where did Dr. Picel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Tx | Radiologist | Assistant Professor of Radiology

    Is Dr. Picel board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Picel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Picel speak?

    Dr. Picel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Picel treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Picel 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. Picel. 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Drain Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Drain removal after surgery
    • Post-operative drain care
    • Changing surgical drains

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Device Management
    • Implant adjustment
    • Device follow-up
    • Managing medical implants

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Vein Compression
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Compression Syndrome
    • Pinched Vein
    • Vein Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I871: Compression of vein

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • BPH
    • Prostate Enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms

    What procedures does Dr. Picel perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Picel 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. Picel. 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Catheter Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • Transcatheter tissue sample
    • Minimally invasive biopsy
    • Biopsy using catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 37200: Transcatheter biopsy

    Also known as:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Removal
    • IVC Filter Retrieval
    • Endovascular Filter Removal
    • Blood Clot Filter Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    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:

    • Vena Cava Filter Insertion
    • IVC Filter Placement
    • Blood Clot Filter Insertion
    • Endovascular Vena Cava Filter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Artery X-ray with Catheter
    • Renal Angiography
    • Kidney Blood Vessel Study
    • Selective Renal Artery Catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36253: Superselective catheter placement (one or more second order or higher renal artery branches) renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture, catheterization, fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
    • Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
    • Abscess Imaging
    • Cystogram via Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
    • Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Cyst Drain Replacement
    • Radiologically Guided Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
    • Bile Duct Drain Change
    • Biliary Drain Replacement
    • Bile Duct Catheter Swap

    CPT Codes:

    • 47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
    • Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
    • Abdominal Needle Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle

    Also known as:

    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Sclerotherapy for Fluid Collection
    • Cyst Sclerotherapy
    • Lymphocele Treatment
    • Seroma Injection
    • Fluid Drainage and Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 49185: Sclerotherapy of a fluid collection (eg, lymphocele, cyst, or seroma), percutaneous, including contrast injection(s), sclerosant injection(s), diagnostic study, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound, fluoroscopy) and radiological supervision and interpretation when performed

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Change
    • Cecostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors
    • RFA Liver
    • Percutaneous Liver Ablation
    • Liver Tumor Destruction
    • Liver Cancer Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 47382: Ablation, 1 or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency

    Also known as:

    • Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
    • Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
    • GJ Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney-Ureter Catheter Change
    • Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
    • Nephroureteral Stent Change
    • Kidney Stent Replacement
    • Ureteral Catheter Exchange
    • Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
    • Ileal Conduit Stent Change
    • Urinary Diversion Tube Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 50387: Removal and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, including radiological supervision and interpretation
    • 50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Tumor Freezing (Cryotherapy)
    • Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
    • Renal Tumor Ablation
    • Percutaneous Cryotherapy
    • Kidney Cancer Freezing
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
    • Kidney Drainage Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 50593: Ablation, renal tumor(s), unilateral, percutaneous, cryotherapy
    • 50432: Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stricture Balloon Dilation
    • Ureter dilation
    • Kidney tube widening
    • Balloon ureteroplasty
    • Ureteral stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 50706: Balloon dilation, ureteral stricture, including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Catheter Exchange (Nephroureteral)
    • Nephrostomy to Nephroureteral Catheter Conversion
    • Kidney Tube Change
    • Ureteral Stent Placement via Kidney

    CPT Codes:

    • 50434: Convert nephrostomy catheter to nephroureteral catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, via pre-existing nephrostomy tract

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
    • Proud flesh removal
    • Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
    • Granulation tissue treatment
    • Wound cautery

    CPT Codes:

    • 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)

    Also known as:

    • Image-Guided Fluid Drainage
    • Abscess drainage
    • Hematoma drainage
    • Cyst drainage
    • Percutaneous fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10030: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst), soft tissue (eg, extremity, abdominal wall, neck), percutaneous

    Does Dr. Picel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Picel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 471-9240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Picel accept in Stanford, CA?

    Dr. Picel in Stanford, CA 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 Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Picel's office located?

    Dr. Andrew Picel's Primary Practice

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

    (619) 471-9240

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    Dr. Andrew Picel's Practice 2

    330 Lewis St Ste 202

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    What is Dr. Picel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Picel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003012444.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Picel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Picel

    What is Dr. Andrew Picel's specialty?

    Dr. Picel is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Stanford, CA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Picel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Andrew Picel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Picel is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

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    Is Andrew Picel accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Andrew Picel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Andrew Picel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Picel's office at (619) 471-9240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Andrew Picel?

    Please contact Dr. Picel's office at (619) 471-9240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Andrew Picel have?

    Dr. Andrew Picel is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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