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Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD

Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD

Syracuse, NY

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Semel, Vascular Surgeon in Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Syracuse, NY. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Semel graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Cardiovascular Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Semel is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Semel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Semel’s office at (315) 424-0790.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Semel?

    Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Semel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy, Endovascular Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Syracuse/NY community, Dr. Semel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Semel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ny Med Coll/Met Hosp Ctr, Cardiovascular Surgery; U Hosp-Suny Hlth Sci Ctr, General Surgery | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Semel board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Semel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Semel speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    What conditions does Dr. Semel treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Semel 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. Semel. 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:

    • 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:

    • Atherosclerosis
    • Hardening of the arteries
    • Artery plaque buildup
    • Arteriosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7090: Unspecified atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    What procedures does Dr. Semel perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Semel 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. Semel. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
    • Microphlebectomy
    • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
    • Stab Incision Vein Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions

    Also known as:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
    • Intravascular Stent Insertion
    • Transcatheter Stenting
    • Peripheral Artery Stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Does Dr. Semel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Semel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 424-0790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Semel accept in Syracuse, NY?

    Dr. Semel in Syracuse, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

    • HealthNow New York

    • Martin's Point

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Semel's office located?

    Dr. Lawrence Semel's Primary Practice

    104 Union Ave Ste 1005

    Syracuse, NY 13203

    (315) 424-0790

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

    Dr. Semel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861561953.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Semel?

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

    What is Dr. Lawrence Semel's specialty?

    Dr. Semel is a Vascular Surgeon near Syracuse, NY. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Semel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lawrence Semel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Semel is affiliated with St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, NY 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 Lawrence Semel accepting new patients in Syracuse, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Lawrence Semel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lawrence Semel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Semel's office at (315) 424-0790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lawrence Semel?

    Please contact Dr. Semel's office at (315) 424-0790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lawrence Semel have?

    Dr. Lawrence Semel is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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