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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. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
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:
- Bleeding from Artificial Blood Vessel Device
- Vascular Prosthesis Hemorrhage
- Vascular Graft Bleeding
- Artificial Blood Vessel Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82838A: Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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
What procedures does Dr. Kinter perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kinter 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. 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:
- Forearm Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
- AV fistula surgery
- Forearm vein transposition
- Dialysis access fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36820: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by forearm vein transposition
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- Arm Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
- Removal of Infected Vascular Graft in Arm or Leg
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
- Axillary-Brachial Artery Repair
- Arm Artery Graft Surgery
- Aneurysm Excision with Graft (Arm)
- AV Fistula Repair
- Dialysis Access Revision
- Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
- Infected Graft Excision
- Vascular Graft Infection Removal
- Limb Graft Removal
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
- 35011: Direct repair of aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, or excision (partial or total) and graft insertion, with or without patch graft; for aneurysm and associated occlusive disease, axillary-brachial artery, by arm incision
- 36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
- 35903: Excision of infected graft; extremity
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Direct Blood Vessel Repair in Arm/Hand
- Upper Extremity Vascular Repair
- Arm Artery Repair
- Vein Repair Arm
CPT Codes:
- 35206: Repair blood vessel, direct; upper extremity
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Laparoscopic Omental Tacking
- Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Keyhole omentopexy
- Minimally invasive omental tacking
- Laparoscopic omentum fixation
- Laparoscopic Enterolysis
- Bowel Adhesion Release
- Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
- Abdominal Adhesion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 49326: Laparoscopy, surgical; with omentopexy (omental tacking procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Catheter Extension Placement
- Intraperitoneal Catheter Extension
- Chest Exit Peritoneal Catheter
- Subcutaneous Catheter Extension
CPT Codes:
- 49435: Insertion of subcutaneous extension to intraperitoneal cannula or catheter with remote chest exit site (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
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)
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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
FirstMerit Corporation
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of California
State of Tennessee
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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, Clovis Community Medical Center 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 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.
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