Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahn, Vascular Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ahn?
Dr. Sam Ahn, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ahn empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Endovascular Surgery, Limb Salvage, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Los Angeles, CA community, Dr. Ahn is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ahn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
What languages does Dr. Ahn speak?
Dr. Ahn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Korean
- Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Ahn typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
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:
- Varicose Veins
- Complicated Varicose Veins
- Advanced Varicose Vein Disease
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83899: Varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity with other complications
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Ahn typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
- Vein Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Also known as:
- Additional Vein Stent Placement
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Stenting
- Venous Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 37239: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; each additional vein (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Ahn accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 209-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahn accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Ahn in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
State of California
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Where is Dr. Ahn's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ahn affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ahn has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ahn's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497783831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahn?
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