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Dr. Yamin Shwe, MD
Los Alamitos, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shwe, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Yamin Shwe, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shwe is fluent in English, Burmese, and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shwe’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shwe’s office at (562) 598-1311.
What languages does Dr. Shwe speak?
Dr. Shwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Shwe typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Shwe 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. Shwe. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Shwe typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Shwe 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. Shwe. 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:
- Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Vertebral Artery Angiography
- Catheter and X-ray of External Carotid Artery
- Carotid artery angiography
- Cerebral angiography
- Intracranial carotid angiography
- Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
- Cervicocerebral arch angiography
- Vertebral artery imaging
- Brain blood vessel scan
- External carotid angiography
- Neck artery imaging with catheter
- Selective carotid catheterization
CPT Codes:
- 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
- 36227: Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral external carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Intracranial Thrombectomy (Stroke Treatment)
- Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
- Brain Clot Removal (Percutaneous)
- Intracranial Thrombolysis
- Endovascular Stroke Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 61645: Percutaneous arterial transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, intracranial, any method, including diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement, and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s)
Does Dr. Shwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Shwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 598-1311 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shwe accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Shwe in Los Alamitos, 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
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shwe's office located?
What is Dr. Shwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558650002.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shwe
What is Dr. Yamin Shwe's specialty?
Dr. Shwe is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Los Alamitos, 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. Yamin Shwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shwe is affiliated with Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci Medical Center, Ahmc Seton Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim 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 Yamin Shwe accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yamin Shwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yamin Shwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shwe's office at (562) 598-1311 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yamin Shwe?
Please contact Dr. Shwe's office at (562) 598-1311 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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