Dr. Christopher Laing, MD
Sacramento, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Laing, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Christopher Laing, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Laing graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the Professional Organizations:. Dr. Laing is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laing’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laing’s office at (916) 453-9999.
Where did Dr. Laing go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Case Western Reserve University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University Tenn Center Health Scis Memphis,Memphis | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Laing board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Laing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Laing speak?
Dr. Laing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Laing typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Laing 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. Laing. 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.
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
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:
- 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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 a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Laing typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Laing 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. Laing. 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.
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
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)
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:
- 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Laing accept my insurance?
Dr. Laing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 453-9999 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Laing accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Laing in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Laing's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Professional Organizations:
Member
What is Dr. Laing's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Laing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124153655.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laing
What is Dr. Christopher Laing's specialty?
Dr. Laing is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Sacramento, 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. Christopher Laing affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Laing is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus, Mercy San Juan Medical Center 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 Christopher Laing accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Laing is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Laing offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Laing's office at (916) 453-9999 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Laing?
Please contact Dr. Laing's office at (916) 453-9999 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Laing have?
Dr. Christopher Laing is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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