23 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Vamanan, Vascular Surgeon in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Karthik Vamanan, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kansas City, MO with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Vamanan is fluent in English, Chinese, German, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vamanan’s practice accepts Medicare, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vamanan’s office at (816) 931-3312.
What languages does Dr. Vamanan speak?
Dr. Vamanan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
German
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Vamanan typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Vamanan 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. Vamanan. 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:
- 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:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
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:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Vamanan typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Vamanan 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. Vamanan. 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:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
- Percutaneous Femoral Access
- Endograft Delivery Access
- Artery Closure Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
- 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
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:
- Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- EVAR
- Aortic Stent Placement
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair
CPT Codes:
- 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)
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)
Does Dr. Vamanan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vamanan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 931-3312 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vamanan accept in Kansas City, MO?
Dr. Vamanan in Kansas City, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Not Specified
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vamanan's office located?
Dr. Karthik Vamanan's Primary Practice
4320 Wornall Rd Ste 50
Kansas City, MO 64111
(816) 931-3312
What is Dr. Vamanan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vamanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033141635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vamanan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vamanan
What is Dr. Karthik Vamanan's specialty?
Dr. Vamanan is a Vascular Surgeon near Kansas City, MO.
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. Karthik Vamanan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vamanan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Karthik Vamanan accepting new patients in Kansas City, MO?
Yes, Dr. Karthik Vamanan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karthik Vamanan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vamanan's office at (816) 931-3312 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karthik Vamanan?
Please contact Dr. Vamanan's office at (816) 931-3312 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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