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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. Dr. Krishnasamy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnasamy’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Krishnasamy typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
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:
- Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Krishnasamy typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Krishnasamy 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
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 Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. 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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