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Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy, MD
Birmingham, AL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Krishnasamy, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Krishnasamy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnasamy’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishnasamy’s office at (404) 616-4495.
What languages does Dr. Krishnasamy speak?
Dr. Krishnasamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Krishnasamy treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Krishnasamy 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. Krishnasamy. 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
- Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Metastatic Liver Cancer
- Secondary Liver Tumor
- Liver Metastasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
- C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
- 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:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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
Which procedures does Dr. Krishnasamy perform as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Krishnasamy's office.
Does Dr. Krishnasamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Krishnasamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-4495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Krishnasamy accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Krishnasamy in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Krishnasamy's office located?
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy's Primary Practice
619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(404) 616-4495
What is Dr. Krishnasamy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Krishnasamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932307295.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishnasamy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Krishnasamy
What is Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy's specialty?
Dr. Krishnasamy is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Krishnasamy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Krishnasamy is affiliated with Uab Hospital 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 Venkatesh Krishnasamy accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Krishnasamy's office at (404) 616-4495 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Venkatesh Krishnasamy?
Please contact Dr. Krishnasamy's office at (404) 616-4495 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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