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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kunam, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Vamsi Kunam, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kunam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kunam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunam’s office at (915) 215-6000.
What languages does Dr. Kunam speak?
Dr. Kunam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Kunam typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Kunam 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. Kunam. 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:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- Neurodegenerative Disorder
- Progressive Nerve Disease
- Nervous System Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G319: Degenerative disease of nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Kunam typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Kunam 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. Kunam. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
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
Does Dr. Kunam accept my insurance?
Dr. Kunam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 215-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kunam accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Kunam in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kunam's office located?
What is Dr. Kunam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kunam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942516521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kunam
What is Dr. Vamsi Kunam's specialty?
Dr. Kunam is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near El Paso, TX.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vamsi Kunam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kunam is affiliated with The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Sierra Campus, The Hospitals Of Providence - Memorial Campus 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 Vamsi Kunam accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Vamsi Kunam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vamsi Kunam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kunam's office at (915) 215-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vamsi Kunam?
Please contact Dr. Kunam's office at (915) 215-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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