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Dr. Richard Vanallan, MD

Los Angeles, CA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vanallan, Diagnostic Radiologist in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Richard Vanallan, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Vanallan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanallan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanallan’s office at (310) 423-3048.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vanallan?

    Dr. Richard Vanallan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Diagnostic Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vanallan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chemoembolization & Tumor Ablation, Dialysis Access, Interventional Radiology, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Vanallan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Vanallan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Vanallan typically treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Vanallan 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. Vanallan. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Catheter Management
    • Dialysis
    • Dialysis catheter adjustment
    • Extracorporeal catheter care
    • Dialysis access maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

    Also known as:

    • Collapsed Lung
    • Atelectasis
    • Lung collapse
    • Incomplete lung expansion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9811: Atelectasis

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Vanallan typically perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Vanallan 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. Vanallan. 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:

    • 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:

    • Catheter Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Transcatheter tissue sample
    • Minimally invasive biopsy
    • Biopsy using catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37200: Transcatheter biopsy

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Insertion
    • IVC Filter Placement
    • Blood Clot Filter Insertion
    • Endovascular Vena Cava Filter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
    • Selective Venous Catheterization
    • Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Diagnostic Vein Catheter

    CPT Codes:

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

    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 Tract Widening with Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Renal Tract Dilation
    • Endourologic Tract Dilation
    • Kidney Access Dilation

    CPT Codes:

    • 50437: Dilation of existing tract, percutaneous, for an endourologic procedure including imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, with postprocedure tube placement, when performed; including new access into the renal collecting system

    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

    Does Dr. Vanallan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vanallan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-3048 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vanallan accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Vanallan in Los Angeles, 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

    • Cedars-Sinai Healthcare System

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Vanallan's office located?

    Dr. Richard Vanallan's Primary Practice

    1922 Hillhurst Ave Ste 200

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (310) 423-3048

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    Dr. Richard Vanallan's Practice 2

    8700 Beverly Blvd # 335

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

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    Dr. Richard Vanallan's Practice 3

    18321 Clark St

    Tarzana, CA 91356

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

    Dr. Vanallan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568599918.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanallan?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Vanallan's specialty?

    Dr. Vanallan is a Diagnostic Radiologist near Los Angeles, CA.

    What does a Diagnostic Radiologist do?

    A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions.

    Is this Dr. Richard Vanallan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vanallan is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 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

    When to see a Diagnostic Radiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Richard Vanallan accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Vanallan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Vanallan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vanallan's office at (310) 423-3048 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Vanallan?

    Please contact Dr. Vanallan's office at (310) 423-3048 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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