Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Giardina, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Joseph Giardina, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Giardina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giardina’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giardina’s office at (314) 362-7200.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Giardina?
Dr. Joseph Giardina, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Giardina empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Chemoembolization & Tumor Ablation, Interventional Oncology, Portal Hypertension, Pulmonary Embolism, Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Saint Louis, MO community, Dr. Giardina is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Giardina speak?
Dr. Giardina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Giardina typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Giardina 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. Giardina. 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:
- 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
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
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Giardina typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Giardina 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. Giardina. 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:
- 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
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
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; 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:
- 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:
- Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
- Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
- Ileal Conduit Stent Change
- Urinary Diversion Tube Change
CPT Codes:
- 50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit
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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Giardina accept my insurance?
Dr. Giardina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 362-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Giardina accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Giardina in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AllCare Health
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Giardina's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Giardina affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Giardina has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital,St. Louis, MO
Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Procedures
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital,St. Louis, MO
Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
Christian Hospital,St Louis, MO
Ranked Heart & Vascular Surgery

Ranked Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)

Ranked Heart & Vascular Surgery
Ranked Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
Missouri Baptist Medical Center,St Louis, MO
Ranked in 3 Specialties

Ranked in 4 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures