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Who is Dr. Sivakumar, Vascular Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sivakumar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivakumar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivakumar’s office.
Is Dr. Sivakumar board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sivakumar speak?
Dr. Sivakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Sivakumar typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Superficial Thrombophlebitis
- Superficial Vein Inflammation
- Phlebitis
- Blood Clot in Surface Vein
ICD-10 Codes:
- I8000: Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of superficial vessels of unspecified lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Sivakumar typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Sivakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivakumar accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Sivakumar in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Federal government of the United States
Government Employees Health Association
Hippo Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?
What is Dr. Sivakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013901172.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivakumar
What is Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar's specialty?
Dr. Sivakumar is a Vascular Surgeon near Brooklyn, NY.
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. Mahalingam Sivakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivakumar is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center 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 Mahalingam Sivakumar accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahalingam Sivakumar?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar have?
Dr. Mahalingam Sivakumar is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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