Dr. Giridhar Shivaram, MD
Seattle, WA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shivaram, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Giridhar Shivaram, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA. He is board certified. Dr. Shivaram completed his residency at Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle. Dr. Shivaram is fluent in English, Kannada, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shivaram’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shivaram’s office at (206) 987-2000.
Where did Dr. Shivaram go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle
Is Dr. Shivaram board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Giridhar Shivaram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Shivaram speak?
Dr. Shivaram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shivaram treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Shivaram 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. Shivaram. 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:
- Digestive Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Gastrointestinal Stoma Care
- Digestive Tract Artificial Opening Care
- Colostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z434: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Other Birth Defects of Peripheral Blood Vessels
- Peripheral Vascular Malformation
- Birth Defect
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Peripheral Vascular Malformations
- Abnormalities of Outer Blood Vessels at Birth
- Various Peripheral Vascular Anomalies
- Blood Vessel Birth Defect
- Vascular Anomaly
- Limb Vascular Defect
- Congenital Anomaly
- Congenital Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q278: Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system
- Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
- Q899: Congenital malformation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Inherited Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Genetic SMA
- Familial Spinal Atrophy
- Hereditary Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G121: Other inherited spinal muscular atrophy
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Birth Defect
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
- Heart Malformation at Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Failure
- Renal Failure
- Kidney Shutdown
ICD-10 Codes:
- N19: Unspecified kidney failure
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
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:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Meningitis
- Spinal Meningitis
- Brain Fever
- Inflammation of the Meninges
ICD-10 Codes:
- G039: Meningitis, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Shivaram perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Shivaram 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. Shivaram. 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:
- Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
- Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
- GJ Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Conversion (Stomach to Small Intestine)
- G-tube to J-tube Conversion
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Conversion
- Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Placement
CPT Codes:
- 49446: Conversion of gastrostomy tube to gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Venous Embolization
- Vein Occlusion Procedure
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lymph Node X-ray Injection
- Lymphangiography Injection
- Lymphatic System Imaging
- Lymph Vessel Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 38790: Injection procedure; lymphangiography
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Shivaram accept my insurance?
Dr. Shivaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shivaram accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Shivaram in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Cigna
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shivaram's office located?
Dr. Giridhar Shivaram's Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 987-2000
What is Dr. Shivaram's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shivaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558517680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shivaram?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shivaram
What is Dr. Giridhar Shivaram's specialty?
Dr. Shivaram is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Seattle, WA. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Shivaram to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Giridhar Shivaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shivaram is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Childrens Hospital, Cascade Valley Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Giridhar Shivaram accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Giridhar Shivaram is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Giridhar Shivaram offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shivaram's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Giridhar Shivaram?
Please contact Dr. Shivaram's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Giridhar Shivaram have?
Dr. Giridhar Shivaram is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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