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Dr. Darshan Variyam, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Variyam, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Darshan Variyam, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Variyam is fluent in English and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Variyam’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Variyam’s office at (216) 367-9030.

    What languages does Dr. Variyam speak?

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

    • English

    • Polish

    What conditions does Dr. Variyam treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Variyam 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. Variyam. 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
    • Gastrostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Gastrointestinal Stoma Care
    • Digestive Tract Artificial Opening Care
    • Colostomy Care
    • G-tube Care
    • Feeding Tube Management
    • Stomach Tube Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z434: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract
    • Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties
    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    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:

    • Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
    • Blood Cancer
    • Cancer of White Blood Cells
    • Leukemia types
    • ALL
    • Acute lymphocytic leukemia
    • Lymphoblastic leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9590: Leukemia, unspecified not having achieved remission
    • C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Vascular Malformation
    • Birth Defects
    • Blood Vessel Birth Defect
    • Vascular Anomaly
    • Limb Vascular Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    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:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
    • GI Appliance Fitting
    • Digestive Device Adjustment
    • Enteral Device Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device

    Also known as:

    • Having Other Artificial Openings of the Digestive Tract
    • Ostomy
    • GI tract stoma
    • Digestive system ostomy
    • Enterostomy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z934: Other artificial openings of gastrointestinal tract status

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    What procedures does Dr. Variyam perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Variyam 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. Variyam. 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:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Catheter Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy
    • Transcatheter tissue sample
    • Minimally invasive biopsy
    • Biopsy using catheter
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
    • 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • PICC Line Insertion (Children)
    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older
    • 36572: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; younger than 5 years of age
    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
    • Central Line Explant
    • Port-a-Cath Removal
    • Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction

    CPT Codes:

    • 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Children under 5)
    • Selective Vein Catheter Placement
    • Tunneled Central Line Placement
    • Pediatric Central Venous Access
    • IV Line for Young Children
    • Central Line for Kids
    • Venous Catheterization
    • Jugular Vein Catheter
    • Renal Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36557: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; younger than 5 years of age
    • 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Central Venous Port Insertion (Children under 5)
    • Tunneled Central Line
    • Subcutaneous Port Placement
    • Pediatric Central Venous Access
    • Port-a-Cath Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36560: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; younger than 5 years of age

    Also known as:

    • Central Line Check with Contrast Dye
    • Central Venous Catheter Study
    • Central Line Imaging
    • Contrast Study for Central Access Device

    CPT Codes:

    • 36598: Contrast injection(s) for radiologic evaluation of existing central venous access device, including fluoroscopy, image documentation and report

    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:

    • 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:

    • Long Gastrointestinal Tube Insertion
    • Miller-Abbott Tube Placement
    • GI Tube Insertion
    • Intestinal Tube Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 44500: Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg, Miller-Abbott) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Shoulder MRI Injection
    • Shoulder CT Injection
    • Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography

    Also known as:

    • Cryoablation for Bone Tumors
    • Bone Tumor Freezing
    • Percutaneous Cryoablation
    • Cryotherapy for Bone Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 20983: Ablation therapy for reduction or eradication of 1 or more bone tumors (eg, metastasis) including adjacent soft tissue when involved by tumor extension, percutaneous, including imaging guidance when performed; cryoablation

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Also known as:

    • Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
    • Nephrostomy tube exchange
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
    • Kidney drainage tube replacement
    • Nephrostogram with catheter exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

    Also known as:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
    • Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

    Also known as:

    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    Does Dr. Variyam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Variyam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 367-9030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Variyam accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Variyam in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • NASA

    • State of Illinois

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Variyam's office located?

    Dr. Darshan Variyam's Primary Practice

    55 Fruit St

    Boston, MA 02114

    (216) 367-9030

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    Dr. Darshan Variyam's Practice 2

    1405 Clifton Rd NE

    Atlanta, GA 30322

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    Dr. Darshan Variyam's Practice 3

    1131 Techny Rd

    Northbrook, IL 60062

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

    Dr. Variyam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528402104.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Variyam?

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

    What is Dr. Darshan Variyam's specialty?

    Dr. Variyam is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Boston, MA. 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. Variyam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Darshan Variyam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Variyam is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

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    Is Darshan Variyam accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Darshan Variyam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Darshan Variyam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Variyam's office at (216) 367-9030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Darshan Variyam?

    Please contact Dr. Variyam's office at (216) 367-9030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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