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Who is Dr. Venkatesan, Urologist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Venkatesan is fluent in English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatesan’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatesan’s office at (202) 416-2000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Venkatesan?
Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Urologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Venkatesan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Genitourinary Reconstruction, Urethral Stricture, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Baltimore/MD community, Dr. Venkatesan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Venkatesan speak?
Dr. Venkatesan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Venkatesan treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Venkatesan 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. Venkatesan. 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:
- Urethral Stricture (Male)
- Urethral Disorder
- Narrowing of Urethra Male
- Male Urethral Blockage
- Male Urethral Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- N35919: Unspecified urethral stricture, male, unspecified site
- N35912: Unspecified bulbous urethral stricture, male
Also known as:
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
- Impotence
- ED
- Erection problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N529: Male erectile dysfunction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peyronie's Disease
- Phimosis
- Penis Disorder
- Penile Curvature (Peyronie's Disease)
- Penile curvature
- Bent penis
- Induration penis plastica
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N486: Induration penis plastica
- N471: Phimosis
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cystostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Bladder Stoma Care
- Urinary Diversion Care
- Suprapubic Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy
Also known as:
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Stress Incontinence
- Leakage with Coughing
- Bladder Leakage with Activity
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other Urination Difficulties
- Urine and Urination
- Micturition problems
- Trouble peeing
- Urinary difficulties
- Problems with urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R39198: Other difficulties with micturition
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R339: Retention of urine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blocked Bladder Opening
- Bladder Disease
- Urethral Disorder
- Bladder Outlet Obstruction
- Bladder Neck Blockage
- Urethral Obstruction at Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N320: Bladder-neck obstruction
Also known as:
- Visible Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Gross hematuria
- Macroscopic hematuria
- Bloody pee
ICD-10 Codes:
- R310: Gross hematuria
Also known as:
- Overactive Bladder
- OAB
- Urgency Incontinence
- Frequent Urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3281: Overactive bladder
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urethra Connection
- Fistulas
- Urethral Disorder
- Urethral Fistula
- Urethra Leak
- Abnormal Opening in Urethra
ICD-10 Codes:
- N360: Urethral fistula
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
What procedures does Dr. Venkatesan perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Venkatesan 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. Venkatesan. 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:
- Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
- Bladder Tube Replacement
- Suprapubic Catheter Change
- Cystostomy Maintenance
CPT Codes:
- 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple
Also known as:
- Male Urethra Reconstruction (One Stage)
- Female Urethra Reconstruction Surgery
- Male Urethroplasty
- Urethral Repair Surgery
- Anterior Urethra Reconstruction
- Female Urethroplasty
- Urethral Repair Women
- Urinary Passage Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 53410: Urethroplasty, 1-stage reconstruction of male anterior urethra
- 53430: Urethroplasty, reconstruction of female urethra
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra X-ray Injection
- Retrograde Urethrocystography Injection
- Urethra and Bladder Contrast Study
- Cystourethrogram Injection
CPT Codes:
- 51610: Injection procedure for retrograde urethrocystography
Also known as:
- Urethra Widening Procedure
- Urethral Stricture Dilation
- Cystourethroscopy with Dilation
- Urethral Calibration
CPT Codes:
- 52281: Cystourethroscopy, with calibration and/or dilation of urethral stricture or stenosis, with or without meatotomy, with or without injection procedure for cystography, male or female
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Bladder Injection for Overactivity
- Bladder Chemodenervation
- Botox for Bladder
- Cystoscopy with Bladder Injection
- Overactive Bladder Injection
CPT Codes:
- 52287: Cystourethroscopy, with injection(s) for chemodenervation of the bladder
Also known as:
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Complex Cystometrogram
- Voiding Pressure Study
- Bladder Function Test with Pressure
CPT Codes:
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
Also known as:
- Urethra Widening Surgery
- Urethra Repair (Urethroplasty)
- Urethra Reconstruction (Second Stage)
- Repair of Urethra Opening or Fistula in Males
- Internal Urethrotomy
- Cystourethroscopy with Urethrotomy
- Urethral Stricture Repair
- Urethral stricture repair
- Urethral fistula surgery
- Urethral diverticulum repair
- Urethral Formation Surgery
- Urinary Diversion with Urethroplasty
- Complex Urethra Repair
- Urethrostomy Closure
- Urethrocutaneous Fistula Repair
- Male Urethra Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 52276: Cystourethroscopy with direct vision internal urethrotomy
- 53400: Urethroplasty; first stage, for fistula, diverticulum, or stricture (eg, Johannsen type)
- 53405: Urethroplasty; second stage (formation of urethra), including urinary diversion
- 53520: Closure of urethrostomy or urethrocutaneous fistula, male (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Urethral Stricture Treatment (Male)
- Cystourethroscopy with urethral dilation
- Drug-coated balloon urethral treatment
- Male urethral stricture repair
CPT Codes:
- 52284: Cystourethroscopy, with mechanical urethral dilation and urethral therapeutic drug delivery by drug-coated balloon catheter for urethral stricture or stenosis, male, including fluoroscopy, when performed
Also known as:
- Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
- Suprapubic catheter insertion
- Bladder drainage tube placement
- Percutaneous bladder catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Foley catheter insertion
- Indwelling bladder catheter placement
- Urinary catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)
Also known as:
- Insertion of Artificial Urinary Sphincter
- Inflatable Sphincter Placement
- Urinary Incontinence Device
- Bladder Neck Sphincter Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 53445: Insertion of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter, including placement of pump, reservoir, and cuff
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Exam with Ureteral Catheterization
- Cystourethroscopy with Catheterization
- Ureteral Catheter Placement
- Bladder Scope with Ureteral Access
CPT Codes:
- 52005: Cystourethroscopy, With Ureteral Catheterization, With Or Without Irrigation, Instillation, Or Ureteropyelography, Exclusive Of Radiologic Service;
Also known as:
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Replacement
- Urinary Sphincter Exchange
- Inflatable Sphincter Replacement
- Bladder Neck Sphincter Change
CPT Codes:
- 53447: Removal and replacement of inflatable urethral/bladder neck sphincter including pump, reservoir, and cuff at the same operative session
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Complex Scrotum Repair
- Simple Scrotum Reshaping Surgery
- Scrotoplasty
- Scrotal Reconstruction
- Scrotum Surgery
- Scrotum Plastic Surgery
- Genital Reshaping Male
- Simple Scrotoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 55180: Scrotoplasty; complicated
- 55175: Scrotoplasty; simple
Also known as:
- Injection for Erectile Dysfunction
- Penile injection therapy
- Intracavernosal injection
- Papaverine injection
CPT Codes:
- 54235: Injection Of Corpora Cavernosa With Pharmacologic Agent(S) (Eg, Papaverine, Phentolamine)
Also known as:
- Testicle Removal Surgery
- Orchiectomy
- Testicular Removal
- Testicle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach
Also known as:
- Injection for Peyronie's Disease
- Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
- Penile Curvature Injection
- Xiaflex Injection
CPT Codes:
- 54200: Injection Procedure For Peyronie Disease;
Also known as:
- Inflatable Penile Implant Surgery
- Multi-component Penile Prosthesis
- Erectile Dysfunction Implant
- Penis Pump Implant
CPT Codes:
- 54405: Insertion of multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis, including placement of pump, cylinders, and reservoir
Also known as:
- Penile Straightening Surgery (Chordee Repair)
- Chordee Repair
- Hypospadias Repair
- Penile Curvature Correction
- Urethral Mobilization for Chordee
CPT Codes:
- 54300: Plastic operation of penis for straightening of chordee (eg, hypospadias), with or without mobilization of urethra
Also known as:
- Testicular Implant Surgery
- Testicular Prosthesis Insertion
- Artificial Testicle Placement
- Orchiectomy with Prosthesis
CPT Codes:
- 54660: Insertion of testicular prosthesis (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Inflatable Penile Prosthesis Removal and Replacement
- Penile Implant Revision
- Replace Penile Pump
- Multi-Component Penile Prosthesis Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 54410: Removal and replacement of all component(s) of a multi-component, inflatable penile prosthesis at the same operative session
Also known as:
- Penile Angulation Correction Surgery
- Penile Curvature Repair', 'Peyronie's Disease Surgery
- Penile Straightening Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 54360: Plastic operation on penis to correct angulation
Also known as:
- Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Epidermal Skin Graft for Face or Extremities
- Facial skin graft
- Hand skin graft
- Neck skin graft
- Genital skin graft
- Autologous Epidermal Graft
- Skin Graft for Face
- Hand Skin Graft
- Eyelid Skin Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
- 15115: Epidermal Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
- Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
- Excess Skin Removal
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
- Local Flap Surgery
- Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Rearrangement
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Lipectomy
- Skin Excision
- Subcutaneous Tissue Removal
- Body Contouring Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
- 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15839: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area
Also known as:
- Neurovascular Pedicle Flap Surgery
- Tissue Flap Reconstruction
- Pedicle Flap Transfer
- Microsurgical Flap
CPT Codes:
- 15750: Flap; neurovascular pedicle
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Tubed pedicle flap
- Skin flap reconstruction
- Local skin transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Hormone Pellet Implantation
- Birth Control
- Hormone Replacement Pellets
- Estradiol Pellet Insertion
- Testosterone Pellet Insertion
- Bioidentical Hormone Pellets
CPT Codes:
- 11980: Subcutaneous hormone pellet implantation (implantation of estradiol and/or testosterone pellets beneath the skin)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Vaginal Opening Plastic Repair
- Repair of Urethrovaginal Fistula
- Introitus Repair
- Vaginal Introitus Reconstruction
- Perineal Repair
- Vaginal Opening Surgery
- Urethrovaginal Fistula Closure
- Vaginal Urethra Repair
- Fistula Repair (Urethra to Vagina)
CPT Codes:
- 56800: Plastic repair of introitus
- 57310: Closure of urethrovaginal fistula;
Also known as:
- Complete Removal of the Vagina
- Total Vaginectomy
- Vaginal Wall Excision
- Vagina Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57110: Vaginectomy, complete removal of vaginal wall;
Also known as:
- Perineum Repair Surgery
- Perineoplasty
- Surgical perineum repair
- Non-obstetrical perineum reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 56810: Perineoplasty, repair of perineum, nonobstetrical (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Venkatesan accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkatesan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 416-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Venkatesan accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Venkatesan in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Venkatesan's office located?
Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan's Primary Practice
9000 Franklin Square Dr
Baltimore, MD 21237
(202) 416-2000
What is Dr. Venkatesan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkatesan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245431998.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatesan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkatesan
What is Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan's specialty?
Dr. Venkatesan is a Urologist near Baltimore, MD. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Venkatesan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesan is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital 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 Krishnan Venkatesan accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan offer online booking?
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