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Dr. George Athanasatos, MD

Mount Prospect, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Athanasatos, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Mount Prospect, IL?

    Dr. George Athanasatos, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Mount Prospect, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Athanasatos is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Athanasatos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Athanasatos’s office at (201) 303-2327.

    What languages does Dr. Athanasatos speak?

    Dr. Athanasatos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Athanasatos typically treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Athanasatos 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. Athanasatos. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Catheter Management
    • Dialysis
    • Dialysis catheter adjustment
    • Extracorporeal catheter care
    • Dialysis access maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Drain Change or Removal
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Drain removal after surgery
    • Post-operative drain care
    • Changing surgical drains

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Athanasatos typically perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Athanasatos 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. Athanasatos. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Selective arterial catheterization
    • Complex arterial catheter placement
    • Vascular catheterization
    • Angiography catheter placement

    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
    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic 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

    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

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Athanasatos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Athanasatos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 303-2327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Athanasatos accept in Mount Prospect, IL?

    Dr. Athanasatos in Mount Prospect, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Athanasatos' office located?

    Dr. George Athanasatos' Primary Practice

    1660 Feehanville Dr Ste 190

    Mount Prospect, IL 60056

    (201) 303-2327

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    Dr. George Athanasatos' Practice 2

    911 N Elm St Ste 128

    Hinsdale, IL 60521

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    Dr. George Athanasatos' Practice 3

    1851 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 250

    New Lenox, IL 60451

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    What is Dr. Athanasatos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Athanasatos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720340490.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Athanasatos?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Athanasatos

    What is Dr. George Athanasatos's specialty?

    Dr. Athanasatos is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Mount Prospect, IL.

    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. George Athanasatos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Athanasatos is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers (elk Grove Village, Il), Northwestern Medicine Delnor 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 George Athanasatos accepting new patients in Mount Prospect, IL?

    Yes, Dr. George Athanasatos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Athanasatos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Athanasatos's office at (201) 303-2327 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Athanasatos?

    Please contact Dr. Athanasatos's office at (201) 303-2327 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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