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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahuja, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Rakesh Ahuja, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahuja’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office at (713) 704-4000.
What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?
Dr. Ahuja and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahuja treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:
- 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:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, 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:
- 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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does Dr. Ahuja perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
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)
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
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:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
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:
- 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
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion 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
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
- Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
- GJ Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 704-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Ahuja in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Health
Cook Children's
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?
Dr. Rakesh Ahuja's Primary Practice
815 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(713) 704-4000
What is Dr. Ahuja's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538576483.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahuja
What is Dr. Rakesh Ahuja's specialty?
Dr. Ahuja is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Fort Worth, TX. 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. Ahuja to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rakesh Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahuja is affiliated with Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving, Medical City Weatherford 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 Rakesh Ahuja accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rakesh Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakesh Ahuja offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (713) 704-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakesh Ahuja?
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