Dr. John Louie, MD

Name: Dr. John Louie, MD Primary Practice
Address: 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA, 94305, US
Telephone: (650) 723-4000

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Diagnostic Radiologist

Stanford, CA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Louie, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Stanford, CA?

Dr. John Louie, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Stanford, CA. He has been practicing for over 18 years. Dr. Louie graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Univ Ca Davis Health System, Diagnostic Radiology; Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Louie is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Louie’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Louie’s office at (650) 723-4000.

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

Residency: Univ Ca Davis Health System, Diagnostic Radiology; Kaiser Permanente Med Grp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

What languages does Dr. Louie speak?

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

Chinese
English

What conditions does Dr. Louie treat?

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

Liver Cancer
Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
Childhood Liver Cancer
Hepatic Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Metastatic Liver Cancer
Secondary Liver Tumor
Liver Metastasis

ICD-10 Codes:

C220: Liver cell carcinoma
C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

Also known as:

Vascular Access Device Management
Vascular Access Care
Port Management
Catheter Care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

Also known as:

Cancer Chemotherapy
Cancer Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
Chemo treatment
Oncology chemotherapy
Cancer drug therapy
Radiation treatment for cancer
Oncology radiation
Radiotherapy

ICD-10 Codes:

Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy

Also known as:

Fluid in Abdomen
Portal hypertension
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Ascites
Abdominal fluid buildup
Peritoneal fluid
High blood pressure in the portal vein
Liver portal pressure
Elevated portal venous pressure

ICD-10 Codes:

R188: Other ascites
K766: Portal hypertension

Also known as:

Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
Cirrhosis
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
Liver scarring
End-stage liver disease
Chronic liver failure

ICD-10 Codes:

K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

Also known as:

Bile Duct Cancer
Liver Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

Also known as:

Multiple Myeloma
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
Active multiple myeloma
Untreated multiple myeloma
Plasma cell myeloma

ICD-10 Codes:

C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

Also known as:

Surgical Drain Change or Removal
Wounds and Injuries
Drain removal after surgery
Post-operative drain care
Changing surgical drains

ICD-10 Codes:

Z4803: Encounter for change or removal of drains

Also known as:

Other Pre-Procedure Examination
Various pre-op checks
Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
Other pre-treatment assessments

ICD-10 Codes:

Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Also known as:

Lipoma of the Kidney
Benign Tumor
Fatty tumor on kidney
Renal lipoma
Benign fatty growth in kidney
Kidney fatty lump

ICD-10 Codes:

D1771: Benign lipomatous neoplasm of kidney

Also known as:

Peritoneal Abscess
Abscess
Peritoneal Disorder
Abdominal abscess
Intra-abdominal abscess
Pus pocket in abdomen

ICD-10 Codes:

K651: Peritoneal abscess

Also known as:

Colorectal Cancer
Rectal cancer
Colon cancer
Bowel cancer
Malignant neoplasm of rectum

ICD-10 Codes:

C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

Also known as:

Blocked Bile Duct
Bile Duct Disease
Biliary Obstruction
Bile Duct Blockage
Obstructed Bile Duct

ICD-10 Codes:

K831: Obstruction of bile duct

Also known as:

Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreas Cancer
Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
Pancreatic Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified

Also known as:

Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
Post-Treatment Check-up
Aftercare Visit
Recovery Monitoring Exam

ICD-10 Codes:

Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

Also known as:

Breast Cancer
Mammary cancer
Breast carcinoma
Breast tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast

What procedures does Dr. Louie perform?

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

CPT Codes:

36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)

Also known as:

Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
Venous Embolization
Vascular embolization
Artery occlusion for tumors
Organ ischemia embolization
Therapeutic embolization
Vein Occlusion Procedure
Vascular Malformation Embolization
Varicocele Embolization

CPT Codes:

37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)

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:

Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
Tunneled central line placement
Central venous access device insertion
Hickman catheter insertion
Broviac catheter insertion
Central Line Placement
CVC Insertion
Temporary Central Line
IV Access Catheter

CPT Codes:

36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

Also known as:

Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
Central Line Explant
Port-a-Cath Removal
Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction

CPT Codes:

36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion

Also known as:

Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
Central Line Removal
Tunneled Catheter Extraction
Venous Access Device Removal

CPT Codes:

36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

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:

Portal Vein Catheter Placement
Percutaneous Portal Vein Access
Liver Vein Catheterization
Portal Vein Cannulation

CPT Codes:

36481: Percutaneous portal vein catheterization by any method

Also known as:

Revision of Liver Shunt (TIPS)
TIPS revision
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt revision
Liver shunt repair

CPT Codes:

37183: Revision Of Transvenous Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt(S) (Tips) (Includes Venous Access, Hepatic And Portal Vein Catheterization, Portography With Hemodynamic Evaluation, Intrahepatic Tract Recannulization/Dilatation, Stent Placement And All Associated Imaging Guidance And Documentation)

Also known as:

TIPS Procedure (Liver Shunt)
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt
Liver Shunt Placement
Portal Hypertension Treatment

CPT Codes:

37182: Insertion of transvenous intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(s) (TIPS) (includes venous access, hepatic and portal vein catheterization, portography with hemodynamic evaluation, intrahepatic tract formation/dilatation, stent placement and all associated imaging guidance and documentation)

Also known as:

Needle Biopsy of Abdominal or Pelvic Mass
Percutaneous Abdominal Biopsy
Retroperitoneal Mass Biopsy
Abdominal Needle Biopsy

CPT Codes:

49180: Biopsy, abdominal or retroperitoneal mass, percutaneous needle

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:

Biliary Drainage Catheter Exchange
Percutaneous Biliary Catheter Exchange
Bile Duct Drain Change
Biliary Drain Replacement
Bile Duct Catheter Swap

CPT Codes:

47536: Exchange of biliary drainage catheter (eg, external, internal-external, or conversion of internal-external to external only), percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation

Also known as:

Abscess or Cyst Drain Catheter Change
Abscess Drainage Catheter Exchange
Cyst Drain Replacement
Radiologically Guided Catheter Change

CPT Codes:

49423: Exchange of previously placed abscess or cyst drainage catheter under radiological guidance (separate procedure)

Also known as:

Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
Abscess Imaging
Cystogram via Drain

CPT Codes:

49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
37200: Transcatheter biopsy
50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

Also known as:

CPT Codes:

38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)

Also known as:

Superficial Bone Biopsy (e.g., Hip, Rib)
Biopsy
Needle Bone Biopsy
Trocar Bone Biopsy
Ilium Biopsy
Rib Biopsy

CPT Codes:

20220: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; superficial (eg, ilium, sternum, spinous process, ribs)

Does Dr. Louie accept my insurance?

Dr. Louie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 723-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Louie accept in Stanford, CA?

Dr. Louie in Stanford, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Central California Alliance for Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare

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Where is Dr. Louie's office located?

Dr. John Louie's Primary Practice

300 Pasteur Dr

Stanford, CA 94305

(650) 723-4000

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Recognitions

Publications

Prognostic Utility of Y-90 Radioembolization Dosimetry Based on Fusion Tc

JOURL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, 2013

Root cause alysis of gastroduodel ulceration after yttrium-90 radioembolization.

Cardiovascular and interventiol radiology, 2013

Prognostic utility of 90Y radioembolization dosimetry based on fusion 99mTc-macroaggregated albumin

Jourl of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear M, 2013

Safety of (90)y radioembolization in patients who have undergone previous exterl beam radiation

Intertiol jourl of radiation oncology, biology, physics, 2013

Safety of repeated yttrium-90 radioembolization.

Cardiovascular and interventiol radiology, 2013

Carbon Dioxide Contrast Enhancement for C

Jourl of vascular and interventiol radiology, 2013

N-butyl Cyanoacrylate Glue Embolization of Arterial Networks to Facilitate Hepatic Arterial

Cardiovascular and interventiol radiology, 2013

Prophylactic Topically Applied Ice to Prevent Cutaneous Complications of Nontarget

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2013

Preoperative embolization of replaced right hepatic artery prior to pancreaticoduodenectomy

JOURL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, 2012

Complex Retrieval of Embedded IVC Filters: Altertive Techniques and Histologic Tissue Alysis

CARDIOVASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Applying a Structured Innovation Process to Interventiol Radiology: A Single-Center Experience

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Yttrium-90 Radioembolization of Rel Cell Carcinoma Metastatic to the Liver

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Transarterial Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinomas in Watershed Segments

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Intravascular Ultrasound

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Percutaneous Cholecystostomy for Acute Cholecystitis: Ten-Year Experience

JOURL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIOL RADIOLOGY, 2012

Imaging Guidance with C-arm CT