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Who is Dr. Suri, Nephrologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Vikram Suri, MD, PHD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Suri is fluent in English, Amharic, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suri’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suri’s office at (510) 841-4525.
What languages does Dr. Suri speak?
Dr. Suri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Suri typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Suri 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. Suri. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Suri typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Suri 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. Suri. 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:
- 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:
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Access Declotting
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
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:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Suri accept my insurance?
Dr. Suri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 841-4525 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suri accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Suri in Berkeley, 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
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Suri's office located?
What is Dr. Suri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699094292.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suri
What is Dr. Vikram Suri's specialty?
Dr. Suri is a Nephrologist near Berkeley, CA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Vikram Suri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suri is affiliated with Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Delta 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 Vikram Suri accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vikram Suri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vikram Suri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suri's office at (510) 841-4525 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vikram Suri?
Please contact Dr. Suri's office at (510) 841-4525 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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