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Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar, MD

Sacramento, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandrasekar, Urologist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chandrasekar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrasekar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandrasekar’s office at (916) 734-2222.

    What languages does Dr. Chandrasekar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Chandrasekar treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Chandrasekar 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. Chandrasekar. 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:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma
    • Bladder carcinoma
    • Urothelial bladder cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
    • C672: Malignant neoplasm of lateral wall of bladder
    • C670: Malignant neoplasm of trigone of bladder

    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:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
    • Renal Cancer
    • Kidney Tumor
    • Renal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
    • C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Cancer
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Kidney Cancer
    • Urologic Cancer
    • Genitourinary Cancer
    • Urinary System Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C689: Malignant neoplasm of urinary organ, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria
    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    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:

    • Cancer Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Cancer
    • Post-cancer surgery care
    • Oncology aftercare
    • Cancer recovery follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z483: Aftercare following surgery for 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:

    • Other Bladder Disorder
    • Bladder Disease
    • Bladder Problems
    • Bladder Conditions
    • Urinary Bladder Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3289: Other specified disorders of bladder

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    What procedures does Dr. Chandrasekar perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Chandrasekar 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. Chandrasekar. 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:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Small Bladder Tumor Removal (Cystoscopy)
    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
    • Cystourethroscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
    • 52234: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; SMALL bladder tumor(s) (0.5 up to 2.0 cm)
    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Partial Kidney Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy
    • Keyhole Kidney Surgery
    • Laparoscopic Kidney Resection
    • Partial Kidney Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 50543: Laparoscopy, surgical; partial nephrectomy

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Chandrasekar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandrasekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrasekar accept in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Chandrasekar in Sacramento, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Plan of San Joaquin

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other TPA

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chandrasekar's office located?

    Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar's Primary Practice

    4860 Y St Ste 2200

    Sacramento, CA 95817

    (916) 734-2222

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    Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar's Practice 2

    833 Chestnut St Ste 703

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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    Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar's Practice 3

    3941 Commerce Ave

    Willow Grove, PA 19090

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

    Dr. Chandrasekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205156999.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrasekar?

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

    What is Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar's specialty?

    Dr. Chandrasekar is a Urologist near Sacramento, CA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Chandrasekar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekar is affiliated with UC Davis Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center, Marshall Hospital, Tahoe Forest Hospital, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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 Thenappan Chandrasekar accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thenappan Chandrasekar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekar's office at (916) 734-2222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thenappan Chandrasekar?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekar's office at (916) 734-2222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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