Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paladugu, Vascular Surgeon in Fort Worth, TX?
Where did Dr. Paladugu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery - Baylor College of Medicine | The Rane Center for Venous & Lymphatic Diseases
Residency: New York Methodist Hospital
Medical School: Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India
Is Dr. Paladugu board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2003, American Board of Surgery since 2005, The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine since 2008
What languages does Dr. Paladugu speak?
Dr. Paladugu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Telugu
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Paladugu typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Paladugu 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. Paladugu. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Lymphedema
- Lymphatic Swelling
- Fluid Retention in Limbs
- Chronic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Paladugu typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Paladugu 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. Paladugu. 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:
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Major Vein Catheter Insertion
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
- Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Vena Cava Catheterization
- IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
- 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Vein Balloon Angioplasty
- Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
- Open Vein Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
- Vein Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
Also known as:
- Vena Cava Filter Removal
- IVC Filter Retrieval
- Endovascular Filter Removal
- Blood Clot Filter Removal
CPT Codes:
- 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
- Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
- X-Rays
- Extremity Venography
- Venogram Injection
- Vein Imaging Injection
- Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
- 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Does Dr. Paladugu accept my insurance?
Dr. Paladugu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 332-8346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paladugu accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Paladugu in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
American Health Advantage Texas
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Paladugu's office located?
Dr. Ramesh Paladugu's Primary Practice
851 W Terrell Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 332-8346
What hospitals are Dr. Paladugu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Paladugu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 46 reviews
Office Experience
97% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
97% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
78% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
96% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Ramesh Paladugu an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Paladugu has been rated and reviewed by 46 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Paladugu, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
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Memberships & Associations
Society of Vascular Surgery
Professional Member
Society of Vascular Medicine
Professional Member
American College of Surgeons
Professional Member
American Venous Forum
Professional Member
American College of Phlebology
Professional Member
Society of Vascular Ultrasound
Professional Member
American Professional Wound Care Association
Professional Member
Awards
S. Timothy String Award
Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
Publications
Redundant Publications in Surgical Journals : Tip of the Iceberg?
, June 2001
What American Surgeons Read; A survey of a thousand Fellows of the American College of Surgeons
, 2000
What’s new in Pathophysiology of Peritonitis?
, 2000
Spontaneous perforation of the common bile duct
, 1999
Spontaneous perforation of the hepatic duct in adults
, 1998
Ecchymosis of the vulva-another cutaneous diagnostic sign in acute pancreatitis
, 1997
Top 100 citation classics in general surgery. World Journal of Surgery
, 2002
HIV Tat Protein causes endothelial dysfunction in porcine coronary arteries
, September 2003
Abdominal aortic surgery in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection
, December 2004
Carotid artery stenting with routine cerebral protection in high-risk patients
, December 2004
Effects of Progesterone and Estrogen on Endothelial Dysfunction in Porcine Coronary Arteries
, March 2005
Acute Diverticulitis
, 2000
Planned Re-laparotomies and laparostomy for intraabdominal sepsis
, 2002
Minimally invasive therapies for renovascular hypertension disease
, 2005
Surgery can be safe even for people age 100 or older
, April 2001
Older surgical patients bounce back: It’s not uncommon for them to see amazing improvement
, February 2001
Elderly can take surgery well, study says
, November 2000
Study shows elderly can take surgery well
, November 2000
Study shows elderly can take surgery well
, November 2000
Elderly can take surgery well
, November 2000
Surgery can help centenarians, too
, November 2000
Elderly can handle surgery
, November 2000
Elderly can take surgery well
, November 2000
Elderly can take surgery well
, November 2000
Going for the old
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows Centenarians respond well to surgical treatment
, November 2000
Study shows even oldest do well after surgery
, November 2000
Surgery at 100
, November 2000
Centenarians are growing minority
, November 2000
What is Dr. Paladugu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548354921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paladugu?
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