Dr. Nishita Kothary, MD

Name: Dr. Nishita Kothary, MD Primary Practice
Address: 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA, 94305, US
Telephone: (650) 498-6020

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologist

Stanford, CA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

Dr. Nishita Kothary, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Kothary graduated from Topiwala National Medical College and completed her residency at Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Nyu Hospitals Center, Neuroradiology; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Med Coll Of Ohio, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Kothary is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kothary’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kothary’s office at (650) 498-6020.

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

Residency: Univ Of Pa Hlth System, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Nyu Hospitals Center, Neuroradiology; Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Diagnostic Radiology; Med Coll Of Ohio, Diagnostic Radiology
Medical School: University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital | Topiwala National Medical College

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

Yes, Dr. Nishita Kothary, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

What languages does Dr. Kothary speak?

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

English

What conditions does Dr. Kothary treat?

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

Liver Cancer
Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
Childhood Liver Cancer
Hepatic Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Tumor
Liver Metastasis

ICD-10 Codes:

C220: Liver cell carcinoma
C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Also known as:

Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
Kidney Disease
Ureteral Disorder
Kidney and Ureter Problems
Renal and Ureteral Disorders

ICD-10 Codes:

N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

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:

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:

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:

Kidney Cancer
Renal cancer
Kidney carcinoma
Renal cell carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

Also known as:

Cancer Chemotherapy
Chemo treatment
Oncology chemotherapy
Cancer drug therapy

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

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:

Kidney Cancer
Renal Cancer
Kidney Tumor
Renal Cell Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

Also known as:

Blocked Bile Duct
Bile Duct Disease
Biliary Obstruction
Bile Duct Blockage
Obstructed Bile Duct

ICD-10 Codes:

K831: Obstruction of bile duct

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:

Fluid in Abdomen
Liver Disease
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid

ICD-10 Codes:

R188: Other ascites

Also known as:

Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Also known as:

Secondary Peritoneal Cancer
Cancer
Peritoneal Disorder
Metastatic Peritoneal Cancer
Cancer Spread to Peritoneum
Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

ICD-10 Codes:

C786: Secondary malignant neoplasm of retroperitoneum and peritoneum

Also known as:

Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
NASH
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
Fatty liver inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

Also known as:

Gastrostomy Care
Ostomy
G-tube Care
Feeding Tube Management
Stomach Tube Care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z431: Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Also known as:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

K651: Peritoneal abscess

Also known as:

Secondary Cancer (Other Specified Sites)
Cancer
Metastatic cancer
Cancer spread to other organs
Cancer metastases

ICD-10 Codes:

C7989: Secondary malignant neoplasm of other specified sites

What procedures does Dr. Kothary perform?

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

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
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)
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

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:

Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
Vascular embolization
Artery occlusion for tumors
Organ ischemia embolization
Therapeutic 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

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:

CPT Codes:

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

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:

CPT Codes:

50593: Ablation, renal tumor(s), unilateral, percutaneous, cryotherapy
50432: Placement of 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:

Kidney Catheter Exchange (Nephroureteral)
Nephrostomy to Nephroureteral Catheter Conversion
Kidney Tube Change
Ureteral Stent Placement via Kidney

CPT Codes:

50434: Convert nephrostomy catheter to nephroureteral catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, via pre-existing nephrostomy tract

Also known as:

Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
Abscess Imaging
Cystogram via Drain

CPT Codes:

49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

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:

Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors
RFA Liver
Percutaneous Liver Ablation
Liver Tumor Destruction
Liver Cancer Treatment

CPT Codes:

47382: Ablation, 1 or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency

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:

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:

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:

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:

Biliary Drainage Catheter Removal
Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Removal
Bile Duct Catheter Extraction
Fluoroscopic Catheter Removal

CPT Codes:

47537: Removal of biliary drainage catheter, percutaneous, requiring fluoroscopic guidance (eg, with concurrent indwelling biliary stents), including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

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

Does Dr. Kothary accept my insurance?

Dr. Kothary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 498-6020 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

Dr. Kothary 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
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Kothary's office located?

Dr. Nishita Kothary's Primary Practice

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

(650) 498-6020

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Recognitions

Publications

Prophylactic Topically Applied Ice to Prevent Cutaneous Complications of Nontarget

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2013

Migration of implanted markers for image-guided lung tumor stereotactic ablative radiotherapy

JOURL OF APPLIED CLINICAL MEDICAL PHYSICS, 2013

Migration of implanted markers for image-guided lung tumor stereotactic ablative radiotherapy.

Jourl of applied clinical medical physics, 2013

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

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

The diagnostic yield of CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsy in solid organ transplant recipients

CLINICAL TRANSPLANTATION, 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

Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Rel Cell Carcinoma Metastatic to the Liver

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Common iliac vein stenosis: a risk factor for oral contraceptive-induced deep vein thrombosis

Chan, K. T., Tye, G. A., Popat, R. A., Kuo, W. T., Unver, K., Kothary,

Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT