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Dr. Richard Silva, MD

Dr. Richard Silva, MD

Germantown, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Silva, Vascular Surgeon in Germantown, MD?

    Dr. Richard Silva, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Silva graduated from University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and completed his residency at Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Vascular Surgery; Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, General Surgery. Dr. Silva is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silva’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silva’s office at (301) 762-0277.

    Where did Dr. Silva go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, Vascular Surgery; Va Commonwealth U Mcv Sch Med, General Surgery | Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

    Is Dr. Silva board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Silva, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Silva speak?

    Dr. Silva and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Silva treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:

    • 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:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking
    • Right leg claudication
    • PAD right leg pain with activity
    • Right leg artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
    • I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of Left Leg Arteries with Leg Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Left leg PAD with claudication
    • Left leg artery disease with pain
    • Intermittent claudication left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70212: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, left leg

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Silva perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:

    • 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:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Revascularization
    • Leg Artery Plaque Removal
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization
    • Iliac Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
    • Pelvic Artery Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
    • 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
    • Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
    • RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Closure Procedure
    • Varicose Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose Vein Injections
    • Vein Sclerosing
    • Incompetent Vein Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36470: Injection of sclerosant; single incompetent vein (other than telangiectasia)

    Also known as:

    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
    • Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Access Declotting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
    • Dialysis Fistula Repair
    • Dialysis Graft Stenting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
    • 36903: 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 transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment

    Also known as:

    • Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
    • Percutaneous Thrombectomy
    • Artery Clot Removal
    • Mechanical Thrombolysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Line Placement
    • Arterial Puncture
    • Artery Catheterization
    • Peripheral Arterial Access

    CPT Codes:

    • 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery

    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:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Leg Artery Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
    • Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cephalic Vein Transposition
    • Dialysis Access Creation
    • AV Fistula Creation
    • Basilic Vein Fistula
    • Dialysis Access Fistula
    • Upper Arm AV Fistula

    CPT Codes:

    • 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
    • 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Vein Closure
    • Permanent dialysis circuit occlusion
    • Dialysis shunt embolization
    • Vascular access occlusion
    • Endovascular dialysis circuit closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36909: Dialysis circuit permanent vascular embolization or occlusion (including main circuit or any accessory veins), endovascular, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to complete the intervention (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Insertion
    • IVC Filter Placement
    • Blood Clot Filter Insertion
    • Endovascular Vena Cava Filter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: 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;

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Thrombectomy and Stent Placement
    • Dialysis Fistula Declotting with Stent
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy and Stenting
    • Percutaneous Dialysis Circuit Intervention

    CPT Codes:

    • 36906: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis circuit

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Removal
    • IVC Filter Retrieval
    • Endovascular Filter Removal
    • Blood Clot Filter Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Artery Blocking Procedure
    • Vascular Occlusion
    • Arterial Embolization
    • Blood Vessel Coiling
    • AVM Embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
    • Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
    • Peritoneal Catheter Revision
    • Laparoscopic Cannula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
    • 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed

    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

    Also known as:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Does Dr. Silva accept my insurance?

    Dr. Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 762-0277 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Silva accept in Germantown, MD?

    Dr. Silva in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Silva's office located?

    Dr. Richard Silva's Primary Practice

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 100

    Germantown, MD 20876

    (301) 762-0277

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    Dr. Richard Silva's Practice 2

    9715 Medical Center Dr Ste 105

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 762-0277

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    Dr. Richard Silva's Practice 3

    1003 W 7th St Ste A

    Frederick, MD 21701

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    What is Dr. Silva's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952309635.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silva?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Silva

    What is Dr. Richard Silva's specialty?

    Dr. Silva is a Vascular Surgeon near Germantown, MD. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Silva to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Silva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Silva is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 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 Richard Silva accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Silva is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Silva offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (301) 762-0277 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Silva?

    Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (301) 762-0277 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Silva have?

    Dr. Richard Silva is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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