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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nagendran, Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Krishna Nagendran, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nagendran graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute. Dr. Nagendran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagendran’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagendran’s office at (337) 988-1585.
Where did Dr. Nagendran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Nagendran speak?
Dr. Nagendran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nagendran treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Nagendran 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. Nagendran. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does Dr. Nagendran perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Nagendran 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. Nagendran. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 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:
- 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
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 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:
- 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:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Leg Artery Repair
CPT Codes:
- 37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
- Vein Blood Clot Removal (Mechanical)
- Percutaneous Thrombectomy
- Artery Clot Removal
- Mechanical Thrombolysis
- Mechanical Thrombectomy (Vein)
- Percutaneous Vein Clot Removal
- Catheter-Based Vein Thrombectomy
CPT Codes:
- 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
- 37187: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Nagendran accept my insurance?
Dr. Nagendran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 988-1585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nagendran accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Nagendran in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nagendran's office located?
Dr. Krishna Nagendran's Primary Practice
2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 988-1585
Dr. Krishna Nagendran's Practice 3
801 S Washington St Fl 4
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 600-0700
What is Dr. Nagendran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nagendran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265674691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagendran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nagendran
What is Dr. Krishna Nagendran's specialty?
Dr. Nagendran is a Interventional Cardiologist near Lafayette, LA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Nagendran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krishna Nagendran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nagendran is affiliated with Iberia Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Lafayette Surgical Specialty 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 Krishna Nagendran accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Nagendran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Nagendran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nagendran's office at (337) 988-1585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Nagendran?
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