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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sambasivan, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Chitra Sambasivan, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Sambasivan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sambasivan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sambasivan’s office at (505) 563-1000.
Is Dr. Sambasivan board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
Yes, Dr. Chitra Sambasivan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Sambasivan speak?
Dr. Sambasivan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Sambasivan treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Sambasivan 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. Sambasivan. 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:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of cecum
- Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C180: Malignant neoplasm of cecum
- C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Having a Colostomy
- Having an Ileostomy
- Ostomy
- Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
- Colon stoma
- Bowel diversion surgery
- Large intestine ostomy
- Ileal stoma
- Small intestine ostomy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z933: Colostomy status
- Z932: Ileostomy status
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Other Digestive System Disease
- Digestive Disease
- Past GI Disorder
- Previous Digestive Problem
- History of Gastrointestinal Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8719: Personal history of other diseases of the digestive system
Also known as:
- Genital Warts
- Venereal Warts
- HPV Warts
- Anogenital Warts
ICD-10 Codes:
- A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst with Abscess
- Abscess
- Tailbone Disorder
- Infected Tailbone Cyst
- Sacrococcygeal Abscess
- Tailbone Abscess
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0501: Pilonidal cyst with abscess
Also known as:
- Ileostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Ileostomy Management
- Small Intestine Stoma Care
- Ileostomy Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Intestine Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
- Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
What procedures does Dr. Sambasivan perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Sambasivan 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. Sambasivan. 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:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
- Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
- Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Excision
- Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
- 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Sambasivan accept my insurance?
Dr. Sambasivan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 563-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sambasivan accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Sambasivan in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sambasivan's office located?
Dr. Chitra Sambasivan's Primary Practice
201 Cedar St SE Ste 306
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 563-1000
What is Dr. Sambasivan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sambasivan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467665331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sambasivan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sambasivan
What is Dr. Chitra Sambasivan's specialty?
Dr. Sambasivan is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Albuquerque, NM. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Sambasivan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chitra Sambasivan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sambasivan is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Lincoln County 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
Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?
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Is Chitra Sambasivan accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Chitra Sambasivan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chitra Sambasivan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sambasivan's office at (505) 563-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chitra Sambasivan?
Please contact Dr. Sambasivan's office at (505) 563-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chitra Sambasivan have?
Dr. Chitra Sambasivan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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