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Dr. Ryan Viets, MD

La Mesa, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Viets, Neuroradiologist in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Ryan Viets, MD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Viets is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Viets’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Viets’s office at (619) 740-4000.

    Is Dr. Viets board certified as a Neuroradiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Viets, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Viets speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Viets treat?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Viets 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. Viets. 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:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Attack
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
    • I63541: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right cerebellar artery
    • I63412: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of left middle cerebral artery
    • I63411: Cerebral infarction due to embolism of right middle cerebral artery
    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Brain Bleed from Left Posterior Communicating Artery
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain bleed
    • SAH
    • Bleeding in the brain
    • Left PComm Artery Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6031: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from right posterior communicating artery
    • I6032: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage from left posterior communicating artery

    Also known as:

    • Brain AVM (Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection)
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Cerebral AVM
    • Brain Arteriovenous Malformation
    • Brain Vascular Malformation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q282: Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Dissection
    • Aneurysms
    • Torn Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Dissection
    • Carotid Artery Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7771: Dissection of carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Osteoporosis Fracture of the Spine
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Vertebral Compression Fracture
    • Spinal Fracture from Osteoporosis
    • Brittle Bone Fracture
    • Fragility Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8008XA: Age-related osteoporosis with current pathological fracture, vertebra(e), initial encounter for fracture

    Also known as:

    • Nosebleed
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Epistaxis
    • Bleeding nose
    • Nasal hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R040: Epistaxis

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Viets perform?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Viets 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. Viets. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography with Catheter Placement
    • Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan
    • Brain Blood Vessel X-ray
    • Cervicocerebral Arch Angiography
    • Subclavian Artery Catheterization
    • External carotid angiography
    • Neck artery imaging with catheter
    • Selective carotid catheterization

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 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
    • 36225: Selective catheter placement, subclavian or innominate artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Neck Artery X-ray
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Brain Blood Vessel Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 36223: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Carotid Artery Imaging
    • Innominate Artery Angiography

    CPT Codes:

    • 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Selective Brain Artery Catheterization with Angiography
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Intracranial Catheter Placement
    • Brain Blood Vessel Imaging

    CPT Codes:

    • 36228: Selective catheter placement, each intracranial branch of the internal carotid or vertebral arteries, unilateral, with angiography of the selected vessel circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (eg, middle cerebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Brain or Spinal Cord Embolization
    • Neurovascular embolization
    • Intracranial vessel occlusion
    • Spinal cord vascular malformation treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 61624: Transcatheter permanent occlusion or embolization (eg, for tumor destruction, to achieve hemostasis, to occlude a vascular malformation), percutaneous, any method; central nervous system (intracranial, spinal cord)

    Does Dr. Viets accept my insurance?

    Dr. Viets accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 740-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Viets accept in La Mesa, CA?

    Dr. Viets in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Beacon Health Options

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hackensack Meridian Health

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Viets' office located?

    Dr. Ryan Viets' Primary Practice

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr

    La Mesa, CA 91942

    (619) 740-4000

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    Dr. Ryan Viets' Practice 2

    9834 Genesee Ave Ste 411

    La Jolla, CA 92037

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

    Dr. Viets's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568617108.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Viets?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Viets

    What is Dr. Ryan Viets's specialty?

    Dr. Viets is a Neuroradiologist near La Mesa, CA. A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children. Contact Dr. Viets to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ryan Viets affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Viets is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas 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 Ryan Viets accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Viets is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ryan Viets offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Viets's office at (619) 740-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ryan Viets?

    Please contact Dr. Viets's office at (619) 740-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ryan Viets have?

    Dr. Ryan Viets is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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