Who is Dr. Nishanian, Vascular Surgeon in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Garabed Nishanian, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nishanian completed his residency at La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery S Ca Kaiser Permanente Md Grp, General Surgery Kaiser Fndn Hosp Of La, General Surgery.
Dr. Nishanian is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishanian’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishanian’s office at (949) 429-8840.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nishanian?
Dr. Garabed Nishanian, 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. Nishanian empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Varicose Veins, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Irvine/CA community, Dr. Nishanian is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nishanian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery S Ca Kaiser Permanente Md Grp, General Surgery Kaiser Fndn Hosp Of La, General Surgery | La County Harbor UCLA Med Center
Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La
Is Dr. Nishanian board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Garabed Nishanian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Nishanian speak?
Dr. Nishanian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Nishanian treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Nishanian 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. Nishanian. 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:
Varicose Veins
Spider Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
Also known as:
Localized Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Cardiopulmonary symptoms
Unusual heart and breathing signs
Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Also known as:
Ischemic Stroke
Brain Attack
Cerebral Infarction
Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in Both Legs
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Bilateral DVT
Blood Clots in Both Legs
DVT in Lower Extremities
ICD-10 Codes:
I82403: Acute embolism and thrombosis of unspecified deep veins of lower extremity, bilateral
Also known as:
Peripheral Artery Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Nishanian perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Nishanian 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. Nishanian. 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:
Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Sclerotherapy for veins
Foam injection for varicose veins
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
Varicose vein injection
RF ablation for veins
Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
Varicose vein heat treatment
Varicose vein foam injection
Saphenous vein treatment
Endovenous Laser Ablation
Vein Laser Therapy
Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
Incompetent Vein Ablation
CPT Codes:
36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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)
36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
Also known as:
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
First Vein Ablation for Incompetent Vein (Leg/Arm)
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins (Additional Veins)
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
Vein Closure Procedure
Varicose Vein Treatment
Mechanochemical endovenous ablation
Varicose vein ablation
Percutaneous vein treatment
Endovenous laser ablation
Varicose vein laser treatment
Vein ablation therapy
Percutaneous laser vein treatment
CPT Codes:
36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
36473: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, mechanochemical; first vein treated
36479: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Catheter Placement in Aorta
Selective arterial catheterization
Complex arterial catheter placement
Vascular catheterization
Angiography catheter placement
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Aortic catheterization
Aorta access procedure
Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Vein Injection Therapy
Varicose Vein Sclerosing
Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Revascularization
Leg Artery Plaque Removal
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, 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:
Leg Artery Clearing and Widening (Atherectomy/Angioplasty)
Tibial/Peroneal Artery Revascularization
Endovascular Leg Artery Treatment
Atherectomy and Angioplasty (Leg)
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
37233: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 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:
Secondary Blood Clot Removal from Artery
Percutaneous Thrombectomy (Secondary)
Arterial Clot Extraction
Non-Coronary Thrombectomy
Bypass Graft Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
37186: Secondary percutaneous transluminal thrombectomy (eg, nonprimary mechanical, snare basket, suction technique), noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections, provided in conjunction with another percutaneous intervention other than primary mechanical thrombectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
Arterial Line Placement
Arterial Puncture
Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
36902: 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; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
Simple Repair of Skin Wound
Wounds and Injuries
Suture of Superficial Wound
Skin Laceration Repair
Wound Closure
Wounds and Injuries Treatment
CPT Codes:
12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Does Dr. Nishanian accept my insurance?
Dr. Nishanian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (949) 429-8840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nishanian accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Nishanian in Irvine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Nishanian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nishanian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336297290.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nishanian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nishanian
What is Dr. Garabed Nishanian's specialty?
Dr. Nishanian is a Vascular Surgeon near Irvine, CA.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Nishanian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Garabed Nishanian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nishanian is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 Garabed Nishanian accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Garabed Nishanian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Garabed Nishanian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nishanian's office at (949) 429-8840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Garabed Nishanian?
Please contact Dr. Nishanian's office at (949) 429-8840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Garabed Nishanian have?
Dr. Garabed Nishanian is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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