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Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer, MD

Anesthesiologist

Houston, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aiyer, Anesthesiologist in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Aiyer completed her residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine. Dr. Aiyer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aiyer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aiyer’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine

    Is Dr. Aiyer board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Aiyer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Aiyer typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Aiyer 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. Aiyer. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Aiyer typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Aiyer 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. Aiyer. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Aiyer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aiyer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aiyer accept in Houston, TX?

    Dr. Aiyer in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • GEMCare

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Managed Care of America

    • Medicare

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Aiyer's office located?

    Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer's Primary Practice

    1500 Citywest Blvd Ste 300

    Houston, TX 77042

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    Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer's Practice 2

    9250 Pinecroft Dr

    Shenandoah, TX 77380

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    Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer's Practice 3

    6411 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Aiyer affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Aiyer has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital,Baytown, TX

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

    Dr. Aiyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083603724.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aiyer?

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

    What is Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer's specialty?

    Dr. Aiyer is an Anesthesiologist near Houston, TX.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aiyer is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer accepting new patients in Houston, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aiyer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer?

    Please contact Dr. Aiyer's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Aiyer's office located?

    Dr. Aiyer's offices are located in Houston, TX and Shenandoah, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer have?

    Dr. Viswanathan Aiyer is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.