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21 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meneshian, Thoracic Surgeon in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Avedis Meneshian, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Annapolis, MD. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Meneshian graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Meneshian is fluent in English, Armenian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meneshian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meneshian’s office.
Where did Dr. Meneshian go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, General Surgery
Medical School: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Meneshian board certified as a Thoracic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Avedis Meneshian, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Thoracic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Meneshian speak?
Dr. Meneshian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Meneshian treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Meneshian 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. Meneshian. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
- Right lower lobe lung cancer
- Pulmonary cancer
- Middle Lobe Lung Cancer
- Malignant Lung Tumor
- Right Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3431: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C342: Malignant neoplasm of middle lobe, bronchus or lung
- C3481: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right bronchus and lung
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Other Vein Disorder
- Vascular Disease
- Specific Vein Conditions
- Uncommon Vein Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I878: Other specified disorders of veins
Also known as:
- Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Enlarged glands in one area
- Local lymphadenopathy
- Swollen glands
ICD-10 Codes:
- R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes
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:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Malignant Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Cardiopulmonary Syndromes (PDQ®)
- Cancer-related fluid in lungs
- Cancerous pleural fluid
- Pleural fluid from cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- J910: Malignant pleural effusion
Also known as:
- Pus in Chest Cavity
- Abscess
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Empyema
- Pleural empyema
- Infected pleural space
ICD-10 Codes:
- J869: Pyothorax without fistula
What procedures does Dr. Meneshian perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Meneshian 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. Meneshian. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Bronchoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy and Ultrasound
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- EBUS Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Biopsy
- Lung Lymph Node Biopsy
- Transbronchial Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31653: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), 3 or more mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
- 31652: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided transtracheal and/or transbronchial sampling (eg, aspiration[s]/biopsy[ies]), one or two mediastinal and/or hilar lymph node stations or structures
Also known as:
- Tunneled Pleural Catheter Insertion
- Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
- Chest Drainage Catheter
- Permanent Pleural Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 32550: Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Airway Suctioning
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Biopsy
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Biopsy
- Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
- Airway Aspiration
- Lung Secretion Removal
- Lung Scope with Biopsy
- Bronchial Biopsy
- Endobronchial Biopsy
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31645: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with therapeutic aspiration of tracheobronchial tree, initial
- 31625: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial or endobronchial biopsy(s), single or multiple sites
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Balloon Dilation
- Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Dilation
- Stretched Esophagus Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 43220: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation (less than 30 mm diameter)
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Laparoscopy of Abdomen
- Exploratory Laparoscopy
- Abdominal Scope
- Peritoneal Biopsy
- Omentum Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 49320: Laparoscopy, abdomen, peritoneum, and omentum, diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Meneshian accept my insurance?
Dr. Meneshian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meneshian accept in Annapolis, MD?
Dr. Meneshian in Annapolis, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meneshian's office located?
What is Dr. Meneshian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meneshian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669522751.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meneshian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meneshian
What is Dr. Avedis Meneshian's specialty?
Dr. Meneshian is a Thoracic Surgeon near Annapolis, MD. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Meneshian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Avedis Meneshian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meneshian is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Beebe Healthcare, TidalHealth Nanticoke 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 Avedis Meneshian accepting new patients in Annapolis, MD?
Yes, Dr. Avedis Meneshian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Avedis Meneshian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meneshian's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Avedis Meneshian?
Please contact Dr. Meneshian's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Avedis Meneshian have?
Dr. Avedis Meneshian is certified by the American Board of Surgery and American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
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2003 Medical Pkwy Ste 301
Annapolis, MD 21401