Who is Dr. Patel, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Rahul Patel, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations.
Dr. Patel is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patel’s office at (212) 241-8333.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Patel?
Dr. Rahul Patel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist 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. Patel empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Aortic Stent Grafts, Arterial & Venous Stents, Chemoembolization & Tumor Ablation, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Interventional Radiology, Liver Cancer/Radioembolization, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Portal Hypertension, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the New York/NY community, Dr. Patel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Patel speak?
Dr. Patel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Patel treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
Liver Cancer
Childhood Liver Cancer
Hepatic Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
Fluid in Abdomen
Enlarged Liver
Portal hypertension
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid
Hepatomegaly
Swollen liver
Liver enlargement
High blood pressure in the portal vein
Liver portal pressure
Elevated portal venous pressure
Hepatic illness
Liver condition
ICD-10 Codes:
R188: Other ascites
R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
K766: Portal hypertension
K769: Liver disease, unspecified
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:
Catheter Management
Implanted Device Management
Catheter adjustment
Catheter care
Non-vascular catheter maintenance
Implant adjustment
Device follow-up
Managing medical implants
ICD-10 Codes:
Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Z4589: Encounter for adjustment and management of other implanted devices
Also known as:
Gastrointestinal Device Fitting and Adjustment
GI Appliance Fitting
Digestive Device Adjustment
Enteral Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
Z4659: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other gastrointestinal appliance and device
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:
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
GI Bleeding
Internal Digestive Bleeding
Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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
Also known as:
Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
Unspecified high enzymes
Various enzyme abnormalities
Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
Portal Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Liver Disease
PVT
Blood Clot in Liver Vein
Hepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis
ICD-10 Codes:
I81: Portal vein thrombosis
Also known as:
Cirrhosis
Liver scarring
End-stage liver disease
Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
Vein Compression
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression Syndrome
Pinched Vein
Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
Acute Kidney Failure
Kidney Failure
Acute Renal Failure
Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
High Liver Enzymes
ALT Blood Test
AST Test
Elevated ALT
Elevated AST
Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
Blood Clots
Vascular device thrombosis
Clot in vascular implant
Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
Artery Aneurysm
Aneurysms
Blood Vessel Aneurysm
Artery Bulge
Vascular Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
I728: Aneurysm of other specified arteries
What procedures does Dr. Patel perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel. 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:
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Selective Vein Catheter Placement
Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
Artery Catheter Placement
Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
Major Vein Catheter Insertion
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Venous Catheterization
Jugular Vein Catheter
Renal Vein Catheter
Selective arterial catheterization
Complex arterial catheter placement
Vascular catheterization
Angiography catheter placement
Selective Arterial Catheterization
Diagnostic Artery Catheter
Abdominal Artery Catheter
Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
Selective Venous Catheterization
Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
Diagnostic Vein Catheter
Central Venous Catheter Placement
Vena Cava Catheterization
IVC/SVC 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
36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
Also known as:
Liver Biopsy (Needle)
Catheter Biopsy
Biopsy
Percutaneous liver biopsy
Needle liver sample
Liver tissue biopsy
Liver needle aspiration
Transcatheter tissue sample
Minimally invasive biopsy
Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
Venous Embolization
Vascular embolization
Artery occlusion for tumors
Organ ischemia embolization
Therapeutic embolization
Vein Occlusion Procedure
Vascular Malformation Embolization
Varicocele 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
37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
Also known as:
Artery Blocking Procedure
Blood Vessel Embolization for Bleeding
Vascular Occlusion
Arterial Embolization
Blood Vessel Coiling
AVM Embolization
Artery Occlusion
Vein Embolization
Lymphatic Leak Repair
CPT Codes:
37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)
37244: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for arterial or venous hemorrhage or lymphatic extravasation
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
37183: Revision Of Transvenous Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt(S) (Tips) (Includes Venous Access, Hepatic And Portal Vein Catheterization, Portography With Hemodynamic Evaluation, Intrahepatic Tract Recannulization/Dilatation, Stent Placement And All Associated Imaging Guidance And Documentation)
Also known as:
Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
TIPS Procedure (Liver Shunt)
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Liver Shunt Placement
Portal Hypertension Treatment
CPT Codes:
37182: Insertion of transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(s) (TIPS) (includes venous access, hepatic and portal vein catheterization, portography with hemodynamic evaluation, intrahepatic tract formation/dilatation, stent placement and all associated imaging guidance and documentation)
Also known as:
Vein Stent Placement
Transcatheter Vein Stenting
Intravascular Vein Stent
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
Vein Blood Clot Removal (Mechanical)
Mechanical Thrombectomy (Vein)
Percutaneous Vein Clot Removal
Catheter-Based Vein Thrombectomy
CPT Codes:
37187: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, vein(s), including intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injections and fluoroscopic guidance
Also known as:
Vein Balloon Angioplasty
Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
Open Vein Angioplasty
Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
Vein Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
Also known as:
Vena Cava Filter Insertion
IVC Filter Placement
Blood Clot Filter Insertion
Endovascular Vena Cava Filter
CPT Codes:
37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
Intravascular Stent Insertion
Transcatheter Stenting
Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
Also known as:
Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
IVUS (Non-Coronary)
Vessel Ultrasound
Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Vena Cava Filter Removal
IVC Filter Retrieval
Endovascular Filter Removal
Blood Clot Filter Removal
CPT Codes:
37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed
Also known as:
Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
X-Rays
Extremity Venography
Venogram Injection
Vein Imaging Injection
Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray
CPT Codes:
36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)
Also known as:
Portal Vein Catheter Placement
Percutaneous Portal Vein Access
Liver Vein Catheterization
Portal Vein Cannulation
CPT Codes:
36481: Percutaneous portal vein catheterization by any method
Also known as:
Additional Vein Stent Placement
Intravascular Vein Stent
Percutaneous Vein Stenting
Venous Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
Image-Guided Organ Fluid Drainage
Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
Fluid Removal from Belly
Percutaneous fluid drainage
Abscess drainage with imaging
Peritoneal fluid aspiration
Abscess Aspiration
Cyst Drainage
Hematoma Puncture
Bulla Aspiration
Percutaneous Fluid Drainage
Abscess Drainage (Image-Guided)
Organ Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous
10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst
47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Needle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle
Also known as:
Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
GJ Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
Percutaneous Biliary Drainage Catheter Placement
Bile Duct Drainage
Internal-External Biliary Catheter
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage
CPT Codes:
47534: Placement of biliary drainage catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation; internal-external
Also known as:
Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors
RFA Liver
Percutaneous Liver Ablation
Liver Tumor Destruction
Liver Cancer Treatment
CPT Codes:
47382: Ablation, 1 or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency
Also known as:
Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
Kidney Drainage Catheter
CPT Codes:
50432: Placement of 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:
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
Does Dr. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Patel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-8333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patel accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Patel in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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What is Dr. Patel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740482918.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patel
What is Dr. Rahul Patel's specialty?
Dr. Patel is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near New York, NY.
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Patel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rahul Patel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patel is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their
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The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
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Is Rahul Patel accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Rahul Patel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rahul Patel offer online booking?
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