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Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan, MD

Montebello, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Narayanan, Surgeon in Montebello, CA?

    Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Montebello, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Narayanan graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and completed his residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program. Dr. Narayanan is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Narayanan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Narayanan’s office at (323) 888-2323.

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

    • Residency: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College | Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research

    Is Dr. Narayanan board certified as a Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Narayanan speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Narayanan treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Narayanan 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. Narayanan. 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:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Obstructed Groin Hernia (Both Sides)
    • Incisional Hernia
    • Umbilical Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Bilateral Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Groin Hernia
    • Strangulated Groin Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia
    • Belly Button Hernia
    • Navel Hernia
    • Umbilical Rupture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4000: Bilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Lump or Swelling
    • Body Mass
    • Torso Lump
    • Trunk Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R222: Localized swelling, mass and lump, trunk

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lump
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast mass
    • Breast lesion
    • Palpable breast mass

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N630: Unspecified lump in unspecified breast

    Also known as:

    • Sebaceous Cyst
    • Skin Condition
    • Epidermoid Cyst
    • Keratin Cyst
    • Skin Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L723: Sebaceous cyst

    What procedures does Dr. Narayanan perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Narayanan 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. Narayanan. 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:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Sliding Inguinal Hernia
    • Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small, Complicated Abdominal Hernia
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Sliding Hernia Repair
    • Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Ventral Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair
    • Incisional Hernia Repair
    • Epigastric Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair
    • Recurrent abdominal hernia repair
    • Incarcerated hernia surgery
    • Strangulated hernia repair
    • Small ventral hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49592: 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, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49525: Repair inguinal hernia, sliding, any age
    • 49593: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
    • 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
    • 49614: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Incarcerated Hernia Repair
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Umbilical Hernia Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49594: 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); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesion (3.1-4.0 cm)
    • Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
    • Mole Removal (Large)
    • Skin Growth Excision
    • Benign Tumor Removal (Skin)
    • Lesion Removal (Scalp, Neck, Hands, Feet, Genitalia)
    • Skin Biopsy Excision
    • Benign Skin Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11404: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11424: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 3.1 to 4.0 cm
    • 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Breast removal surgery
    • Complete mastectomy
    • Pectoral muscle removal mastectomy
    • Axillary lymph node dissection

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19305: Mastectomy, radical, including pectoral muscles, axillary lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Excision
    • Breast Cyst Removal
    • Fibroadenoma Excision
    • Breast Tumor Removal
    • Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Modified Radical Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal with Lymph Node Dissection
    • Breast Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19307: Mastectomy, modified radical, including axillary lymph nodes, with or without pectoralis minor muscle, but excluding pectoralis major muscle

    Also known as:

    • Inhaler or Nebulizer Training
    • Aerosol Device Instruction
    • MDI Training
    • Breathing Treatment Education

    CPT Codes:

    • 94664: Demonstration and/or evaluation of patient utilization of an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or IPPB device

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
    • Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
    • Back Tumor Removal
    • Flank Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Neck soft tissue tumor removal
    • Chest wall tumor excision
    • Subfascial tumor removal
    • Large intramuscular tumor surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
    • 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Does Dr. Narayanan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Narayanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 888-2323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Narayanan accept in Montebello, CA?

    Dr. Narayanan in Montebello, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • OptumRx

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Narayanan's office located?

    Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan's Primary Practice

    101 E Beverly Blvd Ste 306

    Montebello, CA 90640

    (323) 888-2323

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    Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan's Practice 2

    900 S Atlantic Blvd

    Monterey Park, CA 91754

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

    Dr. Narayanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255376968.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Narayanan?

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

    What is Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan's specialty?

    Dr. Narayanan is a Surgeon near Montebello, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Narayanan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Narayanan is affiliated with Adventist Health White Memorial 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 Krishnaswamy Narayanan accepting new patients in Montebello, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Narayanan's office at (323) 888-2323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Krishnaswamy Narayanan?

    Please contact Dr. Narayanan's office at (323) 888-2323 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan have?

    Dr. Krishnaswamy Narayanan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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