Who is Dr. Ahluwalia, Vascular Surgeon in Santa Cruz, CA?
Where did Dr. Ahluwalia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Duke University - School of Medicine
Residency: Creighton University Medical School
Medical School: Ross University, School of Medicine,Roseau, Dominica
What languages does Dr. Ahluwalia speak?
Dr. Ahluwalia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Ahluwalia typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ahluwalia 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. Ahluwalia. 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Ahluwalia typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ahluwalia 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. Ahluwalia. 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:
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins (Additional Vein)
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- RF ablation for veins
- Endovenous radiofrequency treatment
- Varicose vein heat treatment
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36476: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral artery revascularization
- Popliteal artery revascularization
- Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
- Endovascular leg artery repair
- Tibial Artery Revascularization
- Peroneal Artery Revascularization
- Leg Artery Plaque Removal
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
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:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Does Dr. Ahluwalia accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahluwalia 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. Ahluwalia accept in Santa Cruz, CA?
Dr. Ahluwalia in Santa Cruz, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Shield of California
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Santa Cruz County
State of California
Transamerica
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Ahluwalia's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ahluwalia affiliated with?
Dr. Ahluwalia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ahluwalia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahluwalia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780885574.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahluwalia?
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