
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kochupura, Vascular Surgeon in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Paul Kochupura is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Kochupura graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Kochupura is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kochupura’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kochupura’s office at (704) 867-2141.
Where did Dr. Kochupura go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Kochupura board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Kochupura is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Kochupura speak?
Dr. Kochupura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Kochupura typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kochupura 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. Kochupura. 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
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
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)
Also known as:
- Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg artery disease
- PAD in both legs
- Atherosclerosis of both legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Kochupura typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Kochupura 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. Kochupura. 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:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- Femoral-Popliteal Bypass Graft (Non-Vein)
- Leg Artery Bypass
- Fem-Pop Bypass
- Artificial Graft for Leg Artery
CPT Codes:
- 35656: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Aortobifemoral Bypass Graft
- Aortic-femoral bypass
- Aorta to leg artery bypass
- Synthetic graft bypass
CPT Codes:
- 35646: Bypass graft, with other than vein; aortobifemoral
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
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)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Femoral Artery Exposure
- Groin Incision for Artery Access
- Femoral Artery Cutdown
- Open Femoral Artery Access
CPT Codes:
- 34812: Open femoral artery exposure for delivery of endovascular prosthesis, by groin incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Kochupura accept my insurance?
Dr. Kochupura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 867-2141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kochupura accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Kochupura in Gastonia, NC 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 North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kochupura's office located?
Dr. Paul Kochupura's Primary Practice
2555 Court Dr Ste 200
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-2141
What is Dr. Kochupura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kochupura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942441340.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kochupura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kochupura
What is Dr. Paul Kochupura's specialty?
Dr. Kochupura is a Vascular Surgeon near Gastonia, NC.
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. Paul Kochupura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kochupura is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, Atrium Health Lincoln, Atrium Health Cleveland 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 Paul Kochupura accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Paul Kochupura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Kochupura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kochupura's office at (704) 867-2141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Kochupura?
Please contact Dr. Kochupura's office at (704) 867-2141 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Kochupura have?
Dr. Paul Kochupura is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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