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Dr. Garabed Nishanian, MD

Irvine, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nishanian's office located?

    Dr. Garabed Nishanian's Primary Practice

    16100 Sand Canyon Ave Ste 350

    Irvine, CA 92618

    (949) 429-8840

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    Dr. Garabed Nishanian's Practice 2

    3444 Whittier Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90023

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    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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