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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amblee, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Kankakee, IL?
Dr. Vaishak Amblee, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Kankakee, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Amblee is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amblee’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amblee’s office at (815) 933-1671.
What languages does Dr. Amblee speak?
Dr. Amblee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Amblee typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Amblee 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. Amblee. 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.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Amblee typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Amblee 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. Amblee. 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.
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:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Amblee accept my insurance?
Dr. Amblee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 933-1671 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amblee accept in Kankakee, IL?
Dr. Amblee in Kankakee, IL 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
DLP Marquette Holding Company
Group Administrators Ltd
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Amblee's office located?
Dr. Vaishak Amblee's Primary Practice
500 N Wall St Ste 100
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-1671
What is Dr. Amblee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amblee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861923534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amblee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amblee
What is Dr. Vaishak Amblee's specialty?
Dr. Amblee is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Kankakee, IL.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vaishak Amblee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amblee is affiliated with Osf Healthcare Little Company Of Mary Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital, Up Health System - Marquette, Osf Healthcare St. Joseph Medical Center, Osf Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center, Graham Hospital 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 Vaishak Amblee accepting new patients in Kankakee, IL?
Yes, Dr. Vaishak Amblee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaishak Amblee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amblee's office at (815) 933-1671 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaishak Amblee?
Please contact Dr. Amblee's office at (815) 933-1671 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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