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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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, 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 as a 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:
- 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
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
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:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Dittrich perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Dittrich 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. 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:
- 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:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
- Iliac Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
- Iliac Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
- Pelvic Artery Widening
- Iliac Artery Revascularization
- Pelvic Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Iliac Artery Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 37222: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, each additional ipsilateral iliac vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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 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:
- 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:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
- AV Fistula Repair
- Dialysis Access Revision
- Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
- 36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate 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:
- 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:
- Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
- Intravascular Stent Insertion
- Transcatheter Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
Also known as:
- Forearm Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
- AV fistula surgery
- Forearm vein transposition
- Dialysis access fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36820: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by forearm vein transposition
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:
- 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:
- Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
- Fistula Declotting
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- AV Fistula Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
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)
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
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Department of Defense / Tricare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
State of Tennessee
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
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, Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Lincoln County 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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