Dr. Nicholas Fidelman, MD
San Francisco, CA
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fidelman, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Fidelman, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Fidelman graduated from University of California and completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Fidelman is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fidelman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fidelman’s office at (415) 353-1000.
Where did Dr. Fidelman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center, Inteventional Radiology | UCSF Medical Center, Inteventional Radiology
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Medical School: University of California
Is Dr. Fidelman board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Fidelman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Fidelman speak?
Dr. Fidelman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Fidelman typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Fidelman 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. Fidelman. 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Secondary Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Spread NET
- Secondary NET
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7B8: Other secondary neuroendocrine tumors
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
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:
- Surgical Drain Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Drain removal after surgery
- Post-operative drain care
- Changing surgical drains
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Fidelman typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Fidelman 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. Fidelman. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
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:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
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
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
- Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
- Cyst Drain Replacement
- Radiologically Guided Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
- 49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)
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
Does Dr. Fidelman accept my insurance?
Dr. Fidelman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 353-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fidelman accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Fidelman in San Francisco, 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 Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fidelman's office located?
What is Dr. Fidelman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fidelman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548387764.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fidelman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fidelman
What is Dr. Nicholas Fidelman's specialty?
Dr. Fidelman is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near San Francisco, 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. Nicholas Fidelman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fidelman is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Nicholas Fidelman accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Fidelman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Fidelman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fidelman's office at (415) 353-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Fidelman?
Please contact Dr. Fidelman's office at (415) 353-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Fidelman have?
Dr. Nicholas Fidelman is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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