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Who is Dr. Kinter, Vascular Surgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Christopher Kinter, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kinter graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery. Dr. Kinter is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kinter’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. Kinter’s office at (559) 840-1890.
Where did Dr. Kinter go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucsf-Fresno Med Educ Prog, General Surgery | Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program
Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca | University of California
What languages does Dr. Kinter speak?
Dr. Kinter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kinter treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kinter 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. Kinter. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Bleeding from Artificial Blood Vessel Device
- Scar Tissue from Blood Vessel Device
- Vascular Prosthesis Hemorrhage
- Vascular Graft Bleeding
- Artificial Blood Vessel Bleed
- Vascular implant fibrosis
- Vascular graft scarring
- Blood vessel device tissue overgrowth
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82838A: Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
- T82828A: Fibrosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV fistula issue
- Dialysis fistula problem
- Vascular access complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590D: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Care
- Dialysis
- PD catheter fitting
- Peritoneal dialysis access management
- Catheter adjustment for PD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4902: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter
Which procedures does Dr. Kinter perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Kinter may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kinter's office.
Does Dr. Kinter accept my insurance?
Dr. Kinter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 840-1890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kinter accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Kinter in Fresno, 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
Bright Health
Centene
Community Medical Centers
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Kinter's office located?
Dr. Christopher Kinter's Primary Practice
6101 N Fresno St Ste 101
Fresno, CA 93710
(559) 840-1890
What is Dr. Kinter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kinter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922118884.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kinter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kinter
What is Dr. Christopher Kinter's specialty?
Dr. Kinter is a Vascular Surgeon near Fresno, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Kinter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Kinter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kinter is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Christopher Kinter accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Kinter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Kinter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kinter's office at (559) 840-1890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Kinter?
Please contact Dr. Kinter's office at (559) 840-1890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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