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Who is Dr. Makkar, Vascular Surgeon in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. George Makkar, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Makkar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Makkar’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. Makkar’s office at (909) 580-3353.
What languages does Dr. Makkar speak?
Dr. Makkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Makkar treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Makkar 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. Makkar. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Gangrene (Left Leg)
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Gangrene
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
- PAD left leg gangrene
- Arterial gangrene left leg
- Left leg tissue death from artery disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Right leg claudication
- PAD right leg pain with activity
- Right leg artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
- I70262: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, left leg
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease with Gangrene in Right Leg
- Atherosclerosis
- Gangrene
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with Tissue Death
- Gangrene from Poor Circulation
- Artery Disease with Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70261: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with gangrene, right leg
Also known as:
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
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:
- Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Leg Ulcer
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with leg wound
- Right leg artery disease with ulcer
- Vascular leg ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70239: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Makkar perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. George Makkar may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Makkar's office.
Does Dr. Makkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Makkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 580-3353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Makkar accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Makkar in Van Nuys, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Makkar's office located?
What is Dr. Makkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Makkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649595489.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Makkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Makkar
What is Dr. George Makkar's specialty?
Dr. Makkar is a Vascular Surgeon near Van Nuys, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Makkar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Makkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Makkar is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital 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 George Makkar accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?
Yes, Dr. George Makkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Makkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Makkar's office at (909) 580-3353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Makkar?
Please contact Dr. Makkar's office at (909) 580-3353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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