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Dr. Karl Dittrich, MD

Albuquerque, NM

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dittrich, Vascular Surgeon in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Karl Dittrich, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Dittrich completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Vascular Surgery; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Dittrich is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dittrich’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dittrich’s office at (505) 563-2500.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Vascular Surgery; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, General Surgery | Hennepin Co Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt

    Is Dr. Dittrich board certified in Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Dittrich, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Dittrich speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Dittrich treat?

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

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Peripheral Artery Disease in Left Leg
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries
    • PAD in left leg
    • Left leg artery blockage
    • Hardening of arteries in left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
    • I70202: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, left leg

    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:

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
    • I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    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:

    • Hardening of Right Leg Arteries
    • Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • Right leg artery disease
    • PAD in right leg
    • Atherosclerosis of right leg
    • Bilateral leg artery disease
    • PAD in both legs
    • Atherosclerosis of both legs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I70201: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, right leg
    • I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
    • AV Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Issue
    • Mechanical AV Fistula Complication

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Aneurysm
    • Leg Artery Aneurysm
    • Aneurysms
    • Iliac Artery Bulge
    • Enlarged Iliac Artery
    • Pelvic Artery Aneurysm
    • Lower Extremity Aneurysm
    • Leg Blood Vessel Bulge
    • Peripheral Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I723: Aneurysm of iliac artery
    • I724: Aneurysm of artery of lower extremity

    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:

    • Blood Clot in Leg Arteries
    • Leg Artery Embolism
    • Lower Extremity Thrombosis
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I743: Embolism and thrombosis of arteries of the lower extremities

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of Artery
    • Artery Stricture
    • Blocked Artery
    • Arterial Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I771: Stricture of artery

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Vessel Disorder of the Intestines
    • Digestive Disease
    • Chronic Intestinal Ischemia
    • Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
    • Long-Term Bowel Blood Flow Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K551: Chronic vascular disorders of intestine

    Which procedures does Dr. Dittrich perform as a Vascular Surgeon?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Karl Dittrich may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dittrich's office.

    Does Dr. Dittrich accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dittrich accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 563-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dittrich accept in Albuquerque, NM?

    Dr. Dittrich in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of New Mexico

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dittrich's office located?

    Dr. Karl Dittrich's Primary Practice

    201 Cedar St SE Ste 7600

    Albuquerque, NM 87106

    (505) 563-2500

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    Dr. Karl Dittrich's Practice 2

    7920 Carmel Ave NE

    Albuquerque, NM 87122

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    Dr. Karl Dittrich's Practice 3

    2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 18300

    Albuquerque, NM 87124

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

    Dr. Dittrich's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295715225.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dittrich?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Dittrich's specialty?

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

    Is this Dr. Karl Dittrich affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dittrich is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Presbyterian Santa Fe 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 Karl Dittrich accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Dittrich is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Dittrich offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dittrich's office at (505) 563-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Dittrich?

    Please contact Dr. Dittrich's office at (505) 563-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Dittrich have?

    Dr. Karl Dittrich is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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