48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Venkatesh, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Gilbert, AZ?
Dr. Karukurichi Venkatesh, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Gilbert, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 48 years. Dr. Venkatesh graduated from Chengalpattu Medical College and completed his residency at Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak. Dr. Venkatesh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkatesh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venkatesh’s office at (480) 835-5302.
Where did Dr. Venkatesh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak | Cook County Hospital Program
Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College, University of Madras, Madras, Tamil Nadu India (Goa) India | Chengalpattu Medical College
What languages does Dr. Venkatesh speak?
Dr. Venkatesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Venkatesh treat?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Venkatesh 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. Venkatesh. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Complete Bowel Incontinence
- Bowel Incontinence
- Full fecal incontinence
- Total loss of bowel control
- Severe accidental bowel leakage
ICD-10 Codes:
- R159: Full incontinence of feces
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Third Degree Hemorrhoids
- Second Degree Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids
- Prolapsed hemorrhoids
- Grade 3 hemorrhoids
- Severe hemorrhoids
- Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
- Grade 2 hemorrhoids
- Moderate hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
- K641: Second degree hemorrhoids
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Chronic Anal Fissure
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Disorder
- Long-Term Anal Tear
- Persistent Rectal Fissure
- Chronic Fissure in Anus
- Rectal Tear
- Fissure in Anus
- Perianal Fissure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K601: Chronic anal fissure
- K602: Anal fissure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Anal and Rectal Condition
- Anal or Rectal Narrowing
- Anal Disorder
- Rectal Disorder
- Proctitis
- Anal Disorders
- Rectal Disorders
- Anal Stricture
- Rectal Stricture
- Narrowing of Anus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum
- K624: Stenosis of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Rectal Polyp
- Rectal Disorder
- Rectal Growth
- Colon Polyp
- Benign Rectal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- K621: Rectal polyp
Also known as:
- Bleeding Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Diverticular Bleeding
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis with Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Diverticula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5731: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Anal Disorder
- Fistulas
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula-in-Ano
- Abnormal Anal Tract
ICD-10 Codes:
- K603: Anal fistula
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula
- Perianal Fistula
- Fistula in Anus
- Rectal Fistula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6030: Anal fistula, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Venkatesh perform?
As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Venkatesh 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. Venkatesh. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colon Exam with Ligation
- Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
- Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
- Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
- 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
- External Thrombosed Hemorrhoid Removal
- Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
- Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
- Banding of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Clotted Hemorrhoid Excision
- External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Thrombosed Pile Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
- 46320: Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid, external
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Sigmoidoscopy with Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy with EUS
- Lower Endoscopy with Ultrasound
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam with Ultrasound
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ligation
- Hemorrhoid Banding (Sigmoidoscopy)
- Lower Endoscopy for Hemorrhoids
CPT Codes:
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45341: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination
- 45350: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
Also known as:
- Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
- Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
- Anal Sphincter Injection
- Botox for Anal Fissure
- Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle
CPT Codes:
- 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Fistula Surgery
- Fistulectomy
- Fistulotomy
- Perianal Fistula Repair
- Anal Fistula Repair
- Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
- Perianal Fistula Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
- 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
- 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
Also known as:
- Removal of Rectal Tumor
- Anus Repair Surgery for Stricture (Adult)
- Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
- Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
- Rectal Lesion Excision
- Anoplasty
- Anal Stricture Repair
- Plastic Surgery of Anus
CPT Codes:
- 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)
- 46700: Anoplasty, plastic operation for stricture; adult
Also known as:
- Drainage of Rectal Abscess
- Rectal Abscess and Fistula Surgery
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Perirectal Abscess Incision
- Rectal Abscess Surgery
- Ischiorectal abscess drainage with fistulectomy
- Perianal abscess drainage
- Fistula-in-ano surgery
- Rectal fistula treatment
CPT Codes:
- 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)
- 46060: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess, with fistulectomy or fistulotomy, submuscular, with or without placement of seton
Also known as:
- Anal Fissure Removal with Muscle Release
- Fissurectomy
- Sphincterotomy
- Anal Fissure Repair
- Chronic Fissure Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46200: Fissurectomy, including sphincterotomy, when performed
Also known as:
- Endoscopy and Biopsy of Small Intestine Pouch
- Kock pouch endoscopy
- Ileal reservoir evaluation
- Small bowel pouch biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 44386: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Anal Lesion Excision
- Removal of Anal Warts
- Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Bladder Stimulator Implant
- Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed
Also known as:
- Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
- Nerve Stimulator Implant
- Sacral Neuromodulation Device
- Gastric Stimulator Placement
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
CPT Codes:
- 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Skin Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
Does Dr. Venkatesh accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkatesh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 835-5302 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Venkatesh accept in Gilbert, AZ?
Dr. Venkatesh in Gilbert, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Motor Club of America
OptumRx
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Venkatesh's office located?
Dr. Karukurichi Venkatesh's Primary Practice
2223 E Baseline Rd Ste A
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 835-5302
What is Dr. Venkatesh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891768677.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkatesh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkatesh
What is Dr. Karukurichi Venkatesh's specialty?
Dr. Venkatesh is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Gilbert, AZ. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Venkatesh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karukurichi Venkatesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkatesh is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Baywood Medical Center, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, Banner Gateway 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 Karukurichi Venkatesh accepting new patients in Gilbert, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Karukurichi Venkatesh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karukurichi Venkatesh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Venkatesh's office at (480) 835-5302 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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