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Dr. Avo Artinyan, MD

Glendale, CA

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Artinyan, Surgical Oncologist in Glendale, CA?

    Dr. Avo Artinyan, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Artinyan completed his residency at Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, General Surgery. Dr. Artinyan is fluent in English and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Artinyan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Artinyan’s office at (818) 484-8049.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of S Ca/Lac & Usc, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca

    Is Dr. Artinyan board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Avo Artinyan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Artinyan speak?

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

    • Armenian

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Artinyan treat?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Artinyan 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. Artinyan. 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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Colon Cancer
    • Rectal Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Transverse Colon Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C19: Malignant neoplasm of rectosigmoid junction
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
    • C184: Malignant neoplasm of transverse colon

    Also known as:

    • Groin Hernia (One Side)
    • Ventral Hernia
    • Obstructed Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Inguinal Hernia
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
    • Single Groin Hernia
    • Hernia in One Groin
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia
    • Incisional Hernia with Obstruction
    • Blocked Incision Hernia
    • Strangulated Incisional Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
    • K430: Incisional hernia with obstruction, without gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Chronic Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure
    • Long-Term Anal Tear
    • Persistent Rectal Fissure
    • Chronic Fissure in Anus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
    • K601: Chronic anal fissure

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Cancer
    • Gastric Cancer
    • Malignant Neoplasm of Stomach
    • Stomach Tumor
    • Pyloric Antrum Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C168: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of stomach
    • C163: Malignant neoplasm of pyloric antrum

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma of the Trunk
    • Melanoma
    • Malignant Melanoma of Body
    • Skin Cancer on Torso

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Sacrococcygeal cyst
    • Pilonidal sinus
    • Tailbone cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula in Anus
    • Rectal Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Artinyan perform?

    As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Artinyan 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. Artinyan. 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:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
    • Repair of Small Abdominal Hernia (Complicated)
    • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
    • Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
    • Inguinal Hernia Surgery
    • Strangulated Hernia Repair
    • Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
    • Epigastric Hernia Repair
    • Umbilical Hernia Surgery
    • Incisional Hernia Repair with Mesh
    • Strangulated Hernia Surgery
    • Ventral hernia repair
    • Umbilical hernia surgery
    • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
    • Incisional hernia repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
    • 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
    • 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49592: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
    • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Colon Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Partial Colon Removal
    • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
    • Laparoscopic Colectomy Assist
    • Colon Take-down Surgery
    • Minimally invasive colectomy
    • Laparoscopic bowel resection
    • Keyhole colon surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44213: Laparoscopy, surgical, mobilization (take-down) of splenic flexure performed in conjunction with partial colectomy (List separately in addition to primary procedure)
    • 44207: Laparoscopy, surgical; colectomy, partial, with anastomosis, with coloproctostomy (low pelvic anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam

    CPT Codes:

    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Removal of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Laparoscopic Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Release
    • Minimally Invasive Adhesion Removal
    • Abdominal Adhesion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 44180: Laparoscopy, surgical, enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
    • Exploratory Laparoscopy
    • Abdominal Scope
    • Peritoneal Biopsy
    • Omentum Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Omental Flap Surgery
    • Intra-abdominal Omental Transfer
    • Omentum Flap
    • Abdominal Tissue Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 49905: Omental flap, intra-abdominal (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Open Liver Biopsy (Wedge)
    • Wedge Liver Biopsy
    • Surgical Liver Biopsy
    • Liver Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 47100: Biopsy of liver, wedge

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Freeing Intestinal Adhesions
    • Enterolysis
    • Bowel Adhesion Removal
    • Lysis of Intestinal Adhesions
    • Release of Bowel Scar Tissue

    CPT Codes:

    • 44005: Enterolysis (freeing of intestinal adhesion) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Trunk)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Local Flap Reconstruction
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Repair Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 14001: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, trunk; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);

    Also known as:

    • Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
    • Skin Cancer Excision
    • Large Malignant Growth Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
    • Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast Marker Placement
    • Wire Localization Breast
    • Mammographic Guided Breast Localization

    CPT Codes:

    • 19281: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including mammographic guidance

    Also known as:

    • Complicated Pilonidal Cyst Removal
    • Pilonidal Sinus Excision
    • Surgery for Pilonidal Cyst
    • Complex Pilonidal Cystectomy
    • Tailbone Cyst Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11772: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; complicated

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Lymph Node Dissection
    • Regional Lymphadenectomy
    • Celiac Lymph Node Removal
    • Peripancreatic Lymph Node Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 38747: Abdominal lymphadenectomy, regional, including celiac, gastric, portal, peripancreatic, with or without para-aortic and vena caval nodes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Abdominal Lymph Node Removal
    • Retroperitoneal Lymphadenectomy
    • Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Aortic Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38780: Retroperitoneal transabdominal lymphadenectomy, extensive, including pelvic, aortic, and renal nodes (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
    • Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
    • Subcutaneous port placement
    • Central line with port

    CPT Codes:

    • 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Artificial Vagina Creation with Graft
    • Vaginoplasty with Graft
    • Vaginal Construction Surgery
    • Neovagina Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 57292: Construction of artificial vagina; with graft

    Also known as:

    • Vaginoplasty for Intersex Conditions
    • Vaginal Reconstruction
    • Intersex Vaginoplasty
    • Genital Reconstructive Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 57335: Vaginoplasty for intersex state

    Also known as:

    • Complete Penis Amputation
    • Penectomy
    • Penis Removal Surgery
    • Genital Amputation
    • Total Penectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 54125: Amputation of penis; complete

    Also known as:

    • Female Urethra Reconstruction Surgery
    • Female Urethroplasty
    • Urethral Repair Women
    • Urinary Passage Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 53430: Urethroplasty, reconstruction of female urethra

    Does Dr. Artinyan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Artinyan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 484-8049 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Artinyan accept in Glendale, CA?

    Dr. Artinyan in Glendale, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • GlobalHealth

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicaid

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Weyco

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    Where is Dr. Artinyan's office located?

    Dr. Avo Artinyan also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Avo Artinyan's Primary Practice

    1505 Wilson Ter Ste 150

    Glendale, CA 91206

    (818) 484-8049

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    Dr. Avo Artinyan's Practice 2

    201 S Alvarado St Ste 407

    Los Angeles, CA 90057

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    Dr. Avo Artinyan's Practice 3

    1500 Duarte Rd

    Duarte, CA 91010

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

    Dr. Artinyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609934942.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Artinyan?

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

    What is Dr. Avo Artinyan's specialty?

    Dr. Artinyan is a Surgical Oncologist near Glendale, CA. A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research. Contact Dr. Artinyan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Avo Artinyan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Artinyan is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital & Health Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Avo Artinyan accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Avo Artinyan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Avo Artinyan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Artinyan's office at (818) 484-8049 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Avo Artinyan?

    Please contact Dr. Artinyan's office at (818) 484-8049 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Avo Artinyan have?

    Dr. Avo Artinyan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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