Dr. David Hovsepian, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologist

Stanford, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Hovsepian, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Stanford, CA?

Dr. David Hovsepian, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Hovsepian graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Diagnostic Radiology; Overlook Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hovsepian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hovsepian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hovsepian’s office at (650) 723-0728.

What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hovsepian?

Dr. David Hovsepian, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist 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. Hovsepian empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vascular Malformations/Birthmarks, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Stanford/CA community, Dr. Hovsepian is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Diagnostic Radiology; Overlook Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York Presbyterian Hospital Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

Is Dr. Hovsepian board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

Yes, Dr. David Hovsepian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

What languages does Dr. Hovsepian speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Hovsepian treat?

As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Hovsepian 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. Hovsepian. 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
Urinary Ostomy Care
Ostomy
Gastrointestinal Stoma Care
Digestive Tract Artificial Opening Care
Colostomy Care
G-tube Care
Feeding Tube Management
Stomach Tube Care
Urostomy Care
Urinary Stoma Management
Kidney Ostomy Care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z434: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of digestive tract
Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy
Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract

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:

Surgical Drain Change or Removal
Wounds and Injuries
Drain removal after surgery
Post-operative drain care
Changing surgical drains

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

Also known as:

Peripheral Vascular Malformation
Other Birth Defects of Peripheral Blood Vessels
Birth Defects
Blood Vessel Birth Defect
Vascular Anomaly
Limb Vascular Defect
Congenital Peripheral Vascular Malformations
Abnormalities of Outer Blood Vessels at Birth
Various Peripheral Vascular Anomalies

ICD-10 Codes:

Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
Q278: Other specified congenital malformations of peripheral vascular system

Also known as:

Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
Urological Device Fitting
Bladder Device Adjustment
Catheter Fitting

ICD-10 Codes:

Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Also known as:

Uterine Fibroids
Leiomyoma of uterus
Myoma
Fibromyoma
Uterine leiomyoma
Leiomyoma
Uterine growth

ICD-10 Codes:

D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus
D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

Also known as:

Liver Transplant Aftercare
Liver Transplantation
Liver Transplant
Post-liver transplant care
Liver recipient follow-up
Liver transplant recovery

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

Also known as:

Multiple Myeloma
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
Active multiple myeloma
Untreated multiple myeloma
Plasma cell myeloma

ICD-10 Codes:

C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

Also known as:

Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Tumor
Liver Metastasis

ICD-10 Codes:

C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Also known as:

Fluid in Abdomen
Liver Disease
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid

ICD-10 Codes:

R188: Other ascites

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:

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
ALL
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Lymphoblastic leukemia

ICD-10 Codes:

C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission

Also known as:

Peritoneal Abscess
Abscess
Peritoneal Disorder
Abdominal abscess
Intra-abdominal abscess
Pus pocket in abdomen

ICD-10 Codes:

K651: Peritoneal abscess

What procedures does Dr. Hovsepian perform?

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

CPT Codes:

47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
37200: Transcatheter biopsy

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:

Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
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:

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:

CPT Codes:

36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

Also known as:

Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
Venous Embolization
Vascular embolization
Artery occlusion for tumors
Organ ischemia embolization
Therapeutic embolization
Vein Occlusion Procedure
Vascular Malformation Embolization
Varicocele Embolization

CPT Codes:

37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
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:

Artery Blocking Procedure
Vascular Occlusion
Arterial Embolization
Blood Vessel Coiling
AVM Embolization

CPT Codes:

37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)

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:

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:

Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
Cyst Drain Replacement
Radiologically Guided Catheter Change

CPT Codes:

49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
Bile Duct Drain Change
Biliary Drain Replacement
Bile Duct Catheter Swap

CPT Codes:

47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

Also known as:

Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Needle Biopsy

CPT Codes:

49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle

Also known as:

Sclerotherapy for Fluid Collection
Cyst Sclerotherapy
Lymphocele Treatment
Seroma Injection
Fluid Drainage and Treatment

CPT Codes:

49185: Sclerotherapy of a fluid collection (eg, lymphocele, cyst, or seroma), percutaneous, including contrast injection(s), sclerosant injection(s), diagnostic study, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound, fluoroscopy) and radiological supervision and interpretation when performed

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:

Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
Gastrostomy Tube Change
Cecostomy Tube Replacement
Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange

CPT Codes:

49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

Also known as:

Bile Duct Balloon Dilation
Percutaneous biliary dilation
Ampulla dilation
Sphincteroplasty (biliary)
Bile duct widening

CPT Codes:

47542: Balloon dilation of biliary duct(s) or of ampulla (sphincteroplasty), percutaneous, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, each duct (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

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:

Kidney-Ureter Catheter Change
Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
Nephroureteral Stent Change
Kidney Stent Replacement
Ureteral Catheter Exchange
Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
Ileal Conduit Stent Change
Urinary Diversion Tube Change

CPT Codes:

50387: Removal and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, including radiological supervision and interpretation
50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit

Also known as:

Removal of Kidney Drainage Tube (with X-ray Guidance)
Nephrostomy Tube Exchange
Kidney Tube Extraction
Fluoroscopic Nephrostomy Removal

CPT Codes:

50389: Removal of nephrostomy tube, requiring fluoroscopic guidance (eg, with concurrent indwelling ureteral stent)

Also known as:

Ureteral Stricture Balloon Dilation
Ureter dilation
Kidney tube widening
Balloon ureteroplasty
Ureteral stent placement

CPT Codes:

50706: Balloon dilation, ureteral stricture, including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Also known as:

Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
Sinus Tract Injection for Imaging
Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
Abscess Imaging
Cystogram via Drain
Diagnostic sinus tract injection
Sinus tract imaging
Sinus X-ray with dye
Sinogram

CPT Codes:

49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)
20501: Injection of sinus tract; diagnostic (sinogram)

Also known as:

Injection for Sinus Tract
Therapeutic Sinus Tract Injection
Sinus Tract Treatment Injection
Injection for Fistula

CPT Codes:

20500: Injection of sinus tract; therapeutic (separate procedure)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous
10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

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

Also known as:

Pudendal Nerve Block
Pudendal Nerve Injection
Pelvic Pain Injection
Nerve Block for Pelvic Pain
Anesthetic Pudendal Nerve

CPT Codes:

64430: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; pudendal nerve

Does Dr. Hovsepian accept my insurance?

Dr. Hovsepian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-0728 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Hovsepian accept in Stanford, CA?

Dr. Hovsepian in Stanford, 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
Bon Ton Department Stores
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of San Mateo
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Hovsepian's office located?

Dr. David Hovsepian's Primary Practice

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

(650) 723-0728

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Dr. David Hovsepian's Practice 2

725 Welch Rd

Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Recognitions

Publications

Correlation of the Diameter of the Left Common Iliac Vein with the Risk of Lower

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Uteroenteric Fistula Resulting From Fibroid Expulsion After Uterine Fibroid Embolization

CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Altertive Techniques and Histologic Tissue Alysis

CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventiol Radiology: A Single-Center Experience

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Cancer-Associated Aorto-Enteric Fistula

DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES, 2012

Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT