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Who is Dr. Umapathi, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Bindu Umapathi, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Chevy Chase, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Umapathi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Umapathi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Umapathi’s office at (201) 741-3243.
What languages does Dr. Umapathi speak?
Dr. Umapathi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Umapathi treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Umapathi 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. Umapathi. 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:
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Fourth Degree Hemorrhoids
- Perianal Blood Clot
- Anal Disorder
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Anal skin tags
- Perianal skin tags
- Leftover hemorrhoid skin
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
- Permanently prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 4 hemorrhoids
- Strangulated hemorrhoids
- Thrombosed Hemorrhoid
- External Hemorrhoid Clot
- Blood Clot near Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
- K643: Fourth degree hemorrhoids
- K645: Perianal venous thrombosis
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Acute Anal Fissure
- Anal Spasm
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
- Tear in Anus
- Fresh Anal Tear
- Acute Rectal Fissure
- Rectal Spasm
- Proctalgia Fugax
- Anal Muscle Spasm
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
- K600: Acute anal fissure
- K594: Anal spasm
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Outlet Dysfunction Constipation
- Constipation
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Constipation
- Dyssynergic Defecation
- Obstructed Defecation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5902: Outlet dysfunction constipation
Also known as:
- Rectal Prolapse
- Pelvic Floor Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Protruding Rectum
- Bowel Prolapse
- Rectal Eversion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K623: Rectal prolapse
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Pelvic Joint Dysfunction
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Pelvic girdle dysfunction
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Pelvic somatic dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9905: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of pelvic region
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Ischiorectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Rectal Disorder
- Deep Anal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Buttocks
- Ischiorectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6139: Other ischiorectal abscess
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
What procedures does Dr. Umapathi perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Umapathi 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. Umapathi. 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:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- Hemorrhoid Removal (Ligation)
- Internal Hemorrhoid Removal (THD)
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Removal
- Non-Rubber Band Ligation
- Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
- THD Procedure
- Hemorrhoid Ligation with Mucopexy
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
- 46946: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by ligation other than rubber band; 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, without imaging guidance
- 46948: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, including ultrasound guidance, with mucopexy, when performed
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Fistula Surgery (Second Stage)
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
- Perianal Fistula Repair
- Anal Papilla Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Anal Fistula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
- 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus
- 46285: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); second stage
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
Also known as:
- Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
- Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Exam
- Rectal Scope Exam
- Anus Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
- Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
- Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Extensive Anal Lesion Removal
- Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
- Anal wart removal
- Destruction of anal condyloma
- Anal papilloma treatment
- Anal lesion ablation
- Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
- Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Excision
- Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma
CPT Codes:
- 46924: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), extensive (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
- 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Rectal Tumor Removal Through Anus
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
- Transanal tumor excision
- Full thickness rectal resection
- Rectal cancer surgery via anus
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
- 45172: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; including muscularis propria (ie, full thickness)
Also known as:
- Anal Biopsy
- Rectal Wall Biopsy
- Anorectal Biopsy
- Anal Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)
Also known as:
- Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
- Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
- Perianal abscess drainage
- Fistula-in-ano surgery
- Rectal fistula treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Seton Placement
- Fistula Seton Insertion
- Drainage Seton Placement
- Anal Fistula Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46020: Placement of seton
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Piles Surgery
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Papillae Excision
- Perianal Skin Tag Removal
- Anorectal Tag Excision
CPT Codes:
- 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Does Dr. Umapathi accept my insurance?
Dr. Umapathi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 741-3243 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Umapathi accept in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Umapathi in Chevy Chase, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Inland Empire
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Umapathi's office located?
Dr. Bindu Umapathi's Primary Practice
5550 Friendship Blvd Ste T90
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(201) 741-3243
Dr. Bindu Umapathi's Practice 2
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Fl 9
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-3243
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bindu Umapathi?
Dr. Umapathi has appointments available at her Chevy Chase, MD office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Umapathi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Umapathi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790009413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umapathi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Umapathi
What is Dr. Bindu Umapathi's specialty?
Dr. Umapathi is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Chevy Chase, MD. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Umapathi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bindu Umapathi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Umapathi is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Bindu Umapathi accepting new patients in Chevy Chase, MD?
Yes, Dr. Bindu Umapathi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bindu Umapathi offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Umapathi, or call (201) 741-3243 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Bindu Umapathi?
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