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Dr. Shawn Sarin, MD

Washington, DC

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Sarin, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Shawn Sarin, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarin graduated from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore. Dr. Sarin is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarin’s office at (202) 715-4907.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sarin?

    Dr. Shawn Sarin, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sarin empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cancer Radiotherapy, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Endovascular Surgery, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Pulmonary Embolism, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington/DC community, Dr. Sarin is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

    Is Dr. Sarin board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Sarin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Sarin speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Sarin treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Sarin 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. Sarin. 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:

    • Dialysis Catheter Management
    • Dialysis
    • Dialysis catheter adjustment
    • Extracorporeal catheter care
    • Dialysis access maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

    Also known as:

    • Vein Compression
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Compression Syndrome
    • Pinched Vein
    • Vein Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I871: Compression of vein

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Aneurysm
    • Artery Aneurysm
    • Kidney Artery Aneurysm
    • Aneurysms
    • Lower Extremity Aneurysm
    • Leg Blood Vessel Bulge
    • Peripheral Aneurysm
    • Blood Vessel Aneurysm
    • Artery Bulge
    • Vascular Aneurysm
    • Renal Artery Aneurysm
    • Kidney Blood Vessel Bulge
    • Visceral Artery Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I724: Aneurysm of artery of lower extremity
    • I728: Aneurysm of other specified arteries
    • I722: Aneurysm of renal artery

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries
    • PAD right leg pain at rest
    • Critical limb ischemia right leg
    • Severe right leg artery pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
    • I70221: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • GI Appliance Fitting
    • Digestive Device Adjustment
    • Enteral Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • Urological Device Fitting
    • Bladder Device Adjustment
    • Catheter Fitting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

    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:

    • Surgical Drain Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Drain removal after surgery
    • Post-operative drain care
    • Changing surgical drains

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Post-Surgery Retroperitoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abscess After Abdominal Surgery
    • Postoperative Retroperitoneal Infection
    • Deep Abscess After Operation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6811: Postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Implanted Device Management
    • Implant adjustment
    • Device follow-up
    • Managing medical implants

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    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

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    What procedures does Dr. Sarin perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Sarin 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. Sarin. 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Lung Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement
    • Pulmonary Artery Catheterization
    • Selective Pulmonary Angiography
    • Lung Vessel Catheter
    • Selective Artery Catheterization
    • Thoracic Artery Catheter
    • Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 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
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
    • 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
    • 36015: Selective catheter placement, segmental or subsegmental pulmonary artery
    • 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family

    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
    • Balloon Angioplasty for Vein Narrowing (Additional Vein)
    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure
    • Venous Angioplasty
    • Vein Balloon Dilation
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty

    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
    • 37249: 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; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Artery Blocking Procedure
    • Blood Vessel Embolization for Bleeding
    • Vascular Occlusion
    • Arterial Embolization
    • Blood Vessel Coiling
    • AVM Embolization
    • Artery Occlusion
    • Vein Embolization
    • Lymphatic Leak Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)
    • 37244: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for arterial or venous hemorrhage or lymphatic extravasation

    Also known as:

    • Vein Blood Clot Removal (Mechanical)
    • Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy (Vein)
    • Percutaneous Vein Clot Removal
    • Catheter-Based Vein Thrombectomy
    • Percutaneous Thrombectomy
    • Artery Clot Removal
    • Mechanical Thrombolysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 37187: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance
    • 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Insertion
    • IVC Filter Placement
    • Blood Clot Filter Insertion
    • Endovascular Vena Cava Filter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37191: Insertion 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:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    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:

    • 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:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Vein Stent Placement
    • Transcatheter Vein Stenting
    • Intravascular Vein Stent
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein

    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:

    • Kidney Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Renal Angiography
    • Kidney Artery Catheterization
    • Kidney Blood Vessel Imaging
    • Renal Artery Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36251: Selective catheter placement (first-order), main renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture and catheter placement(s), fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

    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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Also known as:

    • Injection for False Aneurysm in Arm or Leg
    • Pseudoaneurysm Injection
    • Extremity Pseudoaneurysm Treatment
    • Thrombin Injection for Aneurysm

    CPT Codes:

    • 36002: Injection procedures (eg, thrombin) for percutaneous treatment of extremity pseudoaneurysm

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Leg Artery Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Venous Embolization
    • Vein Occlusion Procedure
    • Vascular Malformation Embolization
    • Varicocele Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • G-Tube Insertion
    • Feeding Tube Placement (Stomach)

    CPT Codes:

    • 49440: Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Change
    • Cecostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
    • Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
    • Bile Duct Drain Change
    • Biliary Drain Replacement
    • Bile Duct Catheter Swap

    CPT Codes:

    • 47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Cholangiography (Diagnostic)
    • Bile Duct X-ray
    • Diagnostic Cholangiogram
    • Liver Bile Duct Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 47531: Injection procedure for cholangiography, percutaneous, complete diagnostic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation; existing access

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Drainage Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
    • Gallbladder Catheter Placement
    • Gallbladder Drainage Procedure
    • P-Tube Gallbladder

    CPT Codes:

    • 47490: Cholecystostomy, percutaneous, complete procedure, including imaging guidance, catheter placement, cholecystogram when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
    • Kidney Drainage Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 50432: Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Also known as:

    • Kidney-Ureter Catheter Change
    • Nephroureteral Stent Change
    • Kidney Stent Replacement
    • Ureteral Catheter Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50387: Removal and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, including radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous
    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
    • Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
    • Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
    • Intracranial Thrombolysis
    • Endovascular Stroke Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)

    Does Dr. Sarin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sarin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4907 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sarin accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Sarin in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sarin's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Sarin's Primary Practice

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (202) 715-4907

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    Dr. Shawn Sarin's Practice 2

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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

    Dr. Sarin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487742029.

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    What is Dr. Shawn Sarin's specialty?

    Dr. Sarin is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Washington, DC. 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. Contact Dr. Sarin to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shawn Sarin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sarin is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: George Washington University Hospital. 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 Shawn Sarin accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Sarin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawn Sarin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sarin's office at (202) 715-4907 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawn Sarin?

    Please contact Dr. Sarin's office at (202) 715-4907 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Sarin have?

    Dr. Shawn Sarin is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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