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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ahn, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in East Providence, RI?
Dr. Sun Ho Ahn, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in East Providence, RI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Ahn is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ahn’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahn’s office at (401) 432-2520.
Is Dr. Ahn board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sun Ho Ahn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Ahn speak?
Dr. Ahn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ahn treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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:
- Urinary Ostomy Care
- Ostomy
- Urostomy Care
- Urinary Stoma Management
- Kidney Ostomy Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z436: Encounter for attention to other artificial openings of urinary tract
Also known as:
- Right Thigh Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Multiple Site Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Right Thigh Bone Disorder
- Abnormal Right Thigh Bone Density
- Right Thigh Bone Structure Problem
- Widespread Bone Density Disorder
- Generalized Bone Structure Problem
- Multi-site Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M85851: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, right thigh
- M8589: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, multiple sites
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:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Displaced nephrostomy catheter
- Nephrostomy tube moved
- Kidney catheter dislodged
- Nephrostomy catheter out of place
- Moved kidney drainage tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- T83022A: Displacement of nephrostomy catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Catheter Management
- Catheter adjustment
- Catheter care
- Non-vascular catheter maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
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:
- Kidney Swelling from Ureter Narrowing
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Hydronephrosis
- Ureteral Stricture
- Narrowed Ureter
ICD-10 Codes:
- N131: Hydronephrosis with ureteral stricture, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does Dr. Ahn perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn. 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:
- 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:
- PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
- Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
- PICC Line Placement
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled central line placement
- Central venous access device insertion
- Hickman catheter insertion
- Broviac catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 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
- 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
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)
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:
- 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:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic 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
Also known as:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent or Tube Change (Ileal Conduit)
- Kidney-Ureter Catheter Change
- Ureterostomy Tube Replacement
- Ileal Conduit Stent Change
- Urinary Diversion Tube Change
- Nephroureteral Stent Change
- Kidney Stent Replacement
- Ureteral Catheter Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50688: Change of ureterostomy tube or externally accessible ureteral stent via ileal conduit
- 50387: Removal and replacement of externally accessible nephroureteral catheter (eg, external/internal stent) requiring fluoroscopic guidance, including radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Kidney Drainage Tube Placement
- Percutaneous Nephrostomy
- Nephrostomy Catheter Insertion
- Kidney Drainage Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 50432: Placement of nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
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
Does Dr. Ahn accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 432-2520 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ahn accept in East Providence, RI?
Dr. Ahn in East Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Hennepin Health Plan (MN)
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ahn's office located?
Dr. Sun Ho Ahn's Primary Practice
450 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Bldg 2
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 432-2520
What is Dr. Ahn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ahn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457322299.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ahn
What is Dr. Sun Ho Ahn's specialty?
Dr. Ahn is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near East Providence, RI. 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. Contact Dr. Ahn to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sun Ho Ahn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ahn is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven 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 Sun Ho Ahn accepting new patients in East Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Sun Ho Ahn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sun Ho Ahn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ahn's office at (401) 432-2520 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sun Ho Ahn?
Please contact Dr. Ahn's office at (401) 432-2520 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sun Ho Ahn have?
Dr. Sun Ho Ahn is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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