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Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Diagnostic Radiologist

Upper Marlboro, MD

47 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sidhu, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Upper Marlboro, MD?

    Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Upper Marlboro, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 47 years and is board certified. Dr. Sidhu is fluent in English, Hindi, and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sidhu’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sidhu’s office at (410) 298-0454.

    Is Dr. Sidhu board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Sidhu speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Panjabi; Punjabi

    What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Sidhu typically treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Sidhu 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. Sidhu. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, 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:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    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:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Sidhu typically perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Sidhu 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. Sidhu. 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:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
    • Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

    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. Sidhu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sidhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 298-0454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sidhu accept in Upper Marlboro, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CommuniCare Health Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Sidhu's office located?

    Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu's Primary Practice

    901 Harry S Truman Dr N

    Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

    (410) 298-0454

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    Department Of Radiology

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu's Practice 3

    8820 Columbia 100 Pkwy Ste 100

    Columbia, MD 21045

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

    Dr. Sidhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821088204.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sidhu?

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

    What is Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu's specialty?

    Dr. Sidhu is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Upper Marlboro, MD.

    What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sidhu is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu accepting new patients in Upper Marlboro, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sidhu's office at (410) 298-0454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu?

    Please contact Dr. Sidhu's office at (410) 298-0454 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sidhu's office located?

    Dr. Sidhu's offices are located in Upper Marlboro, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Columbia, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu have?

    Dr. Gurmeet Sidhu is certified by the American Board of Radiology.