Who is Dr. Abramowitz, Vascular Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Steven Abramowitz, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abramowitz graduated from Yale University School of Medicine.
Dr. Abramowitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abramowitz’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abramowitz’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abramowitz?
Dr. Steven Abramowitz, 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. Abramowitz empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Aortic, Aortic Disease, Limb Salvage, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vascular Access, Vascular Reconstruction, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Washington/DC community, Dr. Abramowitz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Abramowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Yale University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abramowitz speak?
Dr. Abramowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abramowitz treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abramowitz 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. Abramowitz. 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:
Localized Swelling
Widespread Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area
Generalized Edema
Full Body Swelling
Systemic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
R600: Localized edema
R601: Generalized edema
Also known as:
Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Bilateral leg claudication
PAD both legs pain with activity
Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
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:
Peripheral Arterial Disease in Both Legs
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PAD in Both Legs
Poor Circulation in Both Legs
Hardening of Arteries in Both Legs
ICD-10 Codes:
I70293: Other atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
Also known as:
Right Leg Pain
Leg Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Pain in right lower limb
Right leg discomfort
Aching right leg
ICD-10 Codes:
M79604: Pain in right leg
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)
What procedures does Dr. Abramowitz perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abramowitz 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. Abramowitz. 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:
Major Vein Catheter Insertion
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
Selective Vein Catheter Placement
Catheter Placement in Aorta
Central Venous Catheter Placement
Vena Cava Catheterization
IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
Selective Venous Catheterization
Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Vein Catheter
Venous Catheterization
Jugular Vein Catheter
Renal Vein Catheter
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Aortic catheterization
Aorta access procedure
Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
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)
37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
Femoral Artery Angioplasty
Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Vein Balloon Angioplasty
Balloon Angioplasty for Vein Narrowing (Additional Vein)
Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
Open Vein Angioplasty
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
Vein Widening Procedure
Venous Angioplasty
Vein Balloon Dilation
CPT Codes:
37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
37249: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Vein Stent Placement
Transcatheter Vein Stenting
Intravascular Vein Stent
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
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:
Vein Blood Clot Removal (Mechanical)
Mechanical Thrombectomy (Vein)
Percutaneous Vein Clot Removal
Catheter-Based Vein Thrombectomy
CPT Codes:
37187: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance
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:
Vena Cava Filter Removal
IVC Filter Retrieval
Endovascular Filter Removal
Blood Clot Filter Removal
CPT Codes:
37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
Additional Vein Stent Placement
Intravascular Vein Stent
Percutaneous Vein Stenting
Venous Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
X-Rays
Extremity Venography
Venogram Injection
Vein Imaging Injection
Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
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:
Neck Blood Vessel Repair
Carotid Artery Repair
Neck Artery Repair
Cervical Vessel Repair
CPT Codes:
35201: Repair blood vessel, direct; neck
Also known as:
Unna Boot Application
Compression Boot Application
Unna Paste Bandage
Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Also known as:
Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
Compression Bandage Application
Leg Compression System
Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Does Dr. Abramowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Abramowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abramowitz accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Abramowitz in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Steven Abramowitz?
Dr. Abramowitz has appointments available at his Washington, DC office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Abramowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abramowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821222001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abramowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abramowitz
What is Dr. Steven Abramowitz's specialty?
Dr. Abramowitz is a Vascular Surgeon near Washington, DC.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Abramowitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Steven Abramowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abramowitz is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center 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 Steven Abramowitz accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Steven Abramowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
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