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Dr. Nishita Kothary, MD

Dr. Nishita Kothary, MD

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 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 a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Kothary typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Kothary typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    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

    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:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    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

    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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kothary's office located?

    Stanford University Medical Center Dept Of Radiol

    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

    , 2013

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

    , 2013

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

    , 2013

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

    , 2012

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

    , 2012

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

    , 2012

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

    , 2012

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

    , 2012

    Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience

    , 2012

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

    Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT

    , 2011

    Embolization of Parasitized Extrahepatic Arteries to Reestablish Intrahepatic Arterial Supply to

    , 2011

    In Vitro Design and Characterization of the Nonviral Gene Delivery Vector lopamidol, Protamine

    , 2011

    Consolidation of Hepatic Arterial Inflow by Embolization of Variant Hepatic Arteries

    , 2011

    HIGH RETENTION AND SAFETY OF PERCUTANEOUSLY IMPLANTED ENDOVASCULAR EMBOLIZATION COILS AS FIDUCIAL

    , 2011

    Photothermal Ablation with the Excimer L

    , 2011

    Common Iliac Vein Stenosis and Risk of Symptomatic Pulmory Embolism: An Inverse Correlation

    , 2011

    C-arm Computed Tomography for Hepatic Interventions: A Practical Guide

    , 2010

    Renewing Focus on Resident Education

    , 2010

    Development of New Hepaticoenteric Collateral Pathways after Hepatic Arterial Skeletonization

    , 2010

    Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Needle Biopsy of Indetermite Pulmory Pathology

    , 2010

    Utility of C-arm CT in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma undergoing Transhepatic Arterial

    , 2010

    A Primer on Image-guided Radiation Therapy for the Interventiol Radiologist

    , 2009

    Incorporating Cone-beam CT into the Treatment Planning for Yttrium-90 Radioembolization

    , 2009

    Percutaneous Implantation of Fiducial Markers for Imaging-Guided Radiation Therapy

    , 2009

    Safety and Efficacy of Percutaneous Fiducial Marker Implantation for Image-guided Radiation Therapy

    , 2009

    Radiologic Monitoring of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumor Viability after Transhepatic Arterial

    , 2009

    Catheter-directed embolectomy, fragmentation

    , 2008

    Complications of ablative therapies in lung cancer

    , 2008

    Transarterial chemoembolization for primary hepatocellular carcinoma in patients at high risk

    , 2007

    A novel endovascular adjustable polytetrafluoroethylene

    , 2007

    What is Dr. Kothary's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kothary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750437000.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kothary?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kothary

    What is Dr. Nishita Kothary's specialty?

    Dr. Kothary is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Stanford, CA.

    What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?

    A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

    Is this Dr. Nishita Kothary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kothary is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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 Nishita Kothary accepting new patients in Stanford, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nishita Kothary is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nishita Kothary offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kothary's office at (650) 498-6020 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nishita Kothary?

    Please contact Dr. Kothary's office at (650) 498-6020 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nishita Kothary have?

    Dr. Nishita Kothary is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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