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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 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 a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Viets typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
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
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Neuroradiologist like Dr. Viets typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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 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:
- 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
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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
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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
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.
What does a Neuroradiologist do?
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.
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, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 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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