19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Evans, Nephrologist in Roanoke, VA?
Dr. Ryan Evans, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Roanoke, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Evans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Evans’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Evans’s office at (540) 904-6170.
What languages does Dr. Evans speak?
Dr. Evans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Evans typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Evans 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. Evans. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Shunt Complication
- AV shunt issue
- Dialysis shunt problem
- Vascular access complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82591A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous shunt, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Evans typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Evans 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. Evans. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Forearm Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
- AV fistula surgery
- Forearm vein transposition
- Dialysis access fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36820: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by forearm vein transposition
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cephalic Vein Transposition
- Dialysis Access Creation
- Tunneled Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
- PD Catheter Placement
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
- 49421: Insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter for dialysis, open
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Evans accept my insurance?
Dr. Evans accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 904-6170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Evans accept in Roanoke, VA?
Dr. Evans in Roanoke, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Evans' office located?
What is Dr. Evans's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Evans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518918648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Evans?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Evans
What is Dr. Ryan Evans's specialty?
Dr. Evans is a Nephrologist near Roanoke, VA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Ryan Evans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Evans is affiliated with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Lewisgale Medical Center, Sovah Health - Danville 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 Ryan Evans accepting new patients in Roanoke, VA?
Yes, Dr. Ryan Evans is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ryan Evans offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Evans's office at (540) 904-6170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ryan Evans?
Please contact Dr. Evans's office at (540) 904-6170 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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