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Dr. Vivek Kesari

Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Columbia, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kesari, Nuclear Medicine Specialist in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Vivek Kesari is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kesari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kesari’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kesari’s office at (443) 917-2855.

    What languages does Dr. Kesari speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kesari typically treat?

    As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kesari 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. Kesari. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

    What procedures does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kesari typically perform?

    As a Nuclear Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vivek Kesari may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kesari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kesari accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kesari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 917-2855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kesari accept in Columbia, MD?

    Dr. Kesari in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AlohaCare

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Quest

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kesari's office located?

    Dr. Vivek Kesari's Primary Practice

    10700 Charter Dr Ste 110

    Columbia, MD 21044

    (443) 917-2855

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    Dr. Vivek Kesari's Practice 2

    10803 Falls Rd

    Lutherville, MD 21093

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    Dr. Vivek Kesari's Practice 3

    600 N Wolfe St

    Baltimore, MD 21287

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

    Dr. Kesari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144683665.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kesari?

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

    What is Dr. Vivek Kesari's specialty?

    Dr. Kesari is a Nuclear Medicine Specialist near Columbia, MD.

    What does a Nuclear Medicine Specialist do?

    Nuclear Medicine Specialist has expertise in using the properties of radioactive atoms and molecules for the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as for medical research purposes. Diseases are detected by using radiation detection and imaging instrument systems, as this technique changes the functionality and metabolism of normal body cells, tissues and organs. This approach can reveal a wide range of diseases, often before structural abnormalities in the affected organ are detectable using other techniques. Key applications include the early detection of coronary artery disease (including acute heart attacks), early cancer diagnosis and treatment evaluation, as well as diagnosing infections and inflammation throughout the body. Additionally, these techniques can facilitate the early detection of blood clots in the lungs. Unique forms of radioactive molecules are used to attack and destroy cancer cells (such as those found in lymphoma and thyroid cancer) or alleviate severe pain associated with cancer that has metastasized to the bones.

    Is Dr. Vivek Kesari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kesari is affiliated with The Queen's Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Moanalua 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

    When to see a Nuclear Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Nuclear Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Vivek Kesari accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Vivek Kesari is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vivek Kesari offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kesari's office at (443) 917-2855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek Kesari?

    Please contact Dr. Kesari's office at (443) 917-2855 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kesari's office located?

    Dr. Kesari's offices are located in Columbia, MD, Lutherville, MD, and Baltimore, MD.