Dr. Ken Hirasaki, MD
Lakewood, CO
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hirasaki, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Lakewood, CO?
Where did Dr. Hirasaki go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School, Houston | University of Texas Medical School, Houston
What languages does Dr. Hirasaki speak?
Dr. Hirasaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Hirasaki typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Hirasaki 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. Hirasaki. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Medical Check After Other Accident
- Post-injury medical exam
- Accident injury evaluation
- General accident checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Hirasaki typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Hirasaki 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. Hirasaki. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
- Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
CPT Codes:
- 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
- Percutaneous fluid drainage
- Abscess drainage with imaging
- Peritoneal fluid aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous
Also known as:
- Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
- Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
- Abscess Imaging
- Cystogram via Drain
CPT Codes:
- 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (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
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:
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Hirasaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Hirasaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hirasaki accept in Lakewood, CO?
Dr. Hirasaki in Lakewood, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Denver Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
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Where is Dr. Hirasaki's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hirasaki affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hirasaki has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hirasaki's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hirasaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417175829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hirasaki?
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