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Who is Dr. Abi-Chaker, Vascular Surgeon in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Andrew Abi-Chaker, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abi-Chaker is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abi-Chaker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abi-Chaker’s office at (818) 900-6480.
What languages does Dr. Abi-Chaker speak?
Dr. Abi-Chaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Abi-Chaker typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abi-Chaker 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. Abi-Chaker. 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:
- 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:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Abi-Chaker typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abi-Chaker 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. Abi-Chaker. 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:
- Vein Balloon Angioplasty
- Balloon Angioplasty for Vein Narrowing (Additional Vein)
- Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
- Open Vein Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
- Vein Widening Procedure
- Venous Angioplasty
- Vein Balloon Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein
- 37249: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Major Vein Catheter Insertion
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Vena Cava Catheterization
- IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Does Dr. Abi-Chaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Abi-Chaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 900-6480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abi-Chaker accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Abi-Chaker in Sherman Oaks, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abi-Chaker's office located?
Dr. Andrew Abi-Chaker's Primary Practice
5805 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 690
Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
(818) 900-6480
What is Dr. Abi-Chaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abi-Chaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528488467.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abi-Chaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abi-Chaker
What is Dr. Andrew Abi-Chaker's specialty?
Dr. Abi-Chaker is a Vascular Surgeon near Sherman Oaks, CA.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Andrew Abi-Chaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abi-Chaker is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Providence Saint John's Health Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall 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 Andrew Abi-Chaker accepting new patients in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Andrew Abi-Chaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrew Abi-Chaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abi-Chaker's office at (818) 900-6480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrew Abi-Chaker?
Please contact Dr. Abi-Chaker's office at (818) 900-6480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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