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Who is Dr. Lakshman, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Austin, TX?
Dr. Thiru Lakshman, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Lakshman graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Dr. Lakshman is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lakshman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lakshman’s office at (512) 418-1979.
Where did Dr. Lakshman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Is Dr. Lakshman board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Thiru Lakshman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lakshman speak?
Dr. Lakshman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Lakshman treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Lakshman 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. Lakshman. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Anorectal Abscess
- Ischiorectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Anal and Rectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket near Anus and Rectum
- Anorectal Infection
- Deep Anal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Buttocks
- Ischiorectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K612: Anorectal abscess
- K6139: Other ischiorectal abscess
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
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:
- Anorectal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Rectal Disorder
- Fistula between Anus and Rectum
- Perianal-Rectal Fistula
- Abnormal Anorectal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K605: Anorectal fistula
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
Also known as:
- Ileostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula
- Colon Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Incomplete Bowel Emptying
- Bowel Incontinence
- Feeling of Incomplete Evacuation
- Unsatisfied Bowel Movement
- Tenesmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- R150: Incomplete defecation
Also known as:
- Vaginal-Intestinal Fistula
- Colonic Disease
- Fistulas
- Vaginal Disease
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Colovaginal Fistula
- Vaginal Bowel Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- N823: Fistula of vagina to large intestine
Also known as:
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K600: Acute anal fissure
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
What procedures does Dr. Lakshman perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Lakshman 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. Lakshman. 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colorectal Polyp Removal
- Hot Biopsy Colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colon Exam with Ligation
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45384: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps
- 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation (Non-Rubber Band)
- Hemorrhoid Removal (Ligation)
- Hemorrhoidectomy by ligation
- Internal hemorrhoid removal
- Surgical hemorrhoid treatment
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Removal
- Non-Rubber Band Ligation
CPT Codes:
- 46945: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; single hemorrhoid column/group, without imaging guidance
- 46946: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, without imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Repair with Rectal Flap
- Rectal Advancement Flap for Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano Repair with Flap
- Anal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46288: Closure of anal fistula with rectal advancement flap
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
- Kock pouch endoscopy
- Ileal reservoir evaluation
- Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Drainage of Perianal Abscess
- Perianal Abscess Incision
- Anal Abscess Drainage
- Superficial Perianal Abscess Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46050: Incision and drainage, perianal abscess, superficial
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
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
Does Dr. Lakshman accept my insurance?
Dr. Lakshman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 418-1979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lakshman accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Lakshman in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lakshman's office located?
What is Dr. Lakshman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lakshman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427187350.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lakshman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lakshman
What is Dr. Thiru Lakshman's specialty?
Dr. Lakshman is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Austin, TX. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Lakshman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thiru Lakshman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lakshman is affiliated with St. David's North Austin 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
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Is Thiru Lakshman accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Thiru Lakshman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thiru Lakshman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lakshman's office at (512) 418-1979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thiru Lakshman?
Please contact Dr. Lakshman's office at (512) 418-1979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thiru Lakshman have?
Dr. Thiru Lakshman is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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