Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palit, Vascular Surgeon in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Tapash Palit, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Marrero, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Palit completed his residency at La State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Palit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palit’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palit’s office.
Where did Dr. Palit go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Is Dr. Palit board certified in Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Tapash Palit, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Palit speak?
Dr. Palit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Palit treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Palit 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. Palit. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
What procedures does Dr. Palit perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Palit 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. Palit. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Palit accept my insurance?
Dr. Palit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palit accept in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Palit in Marrero, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Palit's office located?
What is Dr. Palit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801004262.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palit
What is Dr. Tapash Palit's specialty?
Dr. Palit is a Vascular Surgeon near Marrero, LA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Palit to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tapash Palit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palit is affiliated with West Jefferson Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Tapash Palit accepting new patients in Marrero, LA?
Yes, Dr. Tapash Palit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tapash Palit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palit's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tapash Palit?
Please contact Dr. Palit's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tapash Palit have?
Dr. Tapash Palit is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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