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Dr. William Crenshaw, MD

Dr. William Crenshaw, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Crenshaw, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. William Crenshaw, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Crenshaw completed his residency at Mass Gen Hosp, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Mass Gen Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Crenshaw is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crenshaw’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crenshaw’s office at (206) 520-5000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Crenshaw?

    Dr. William Crenshaw, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Crenshaw empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arterial & Venous Stents, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Interventional Oncology, Interventional Radiology, Portal Hypertension, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vascular Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Crenshaw is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Mass Gen Hosp, Vascular & Interventional Radiology; Mass Gen Hosp, Diagnostic Radiology

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va

    Is Dr. Crenshaw board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. William Crenshaw, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Crenshaw speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Crenshaw treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Liver Cancer
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    What procedures does Dr. Crenshaw perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Crenshaw 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. Crenshaw. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

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

    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
    • 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:

    • Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Celiac Plexus Block
    • Celiac plexus injection
    • Abdominal pain block
    • Nerve block for abdominal pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64530: Injection, anesthetic agent; celiac plexus, with or without radiologic monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Does Dr. Crenshaw accept my insurance?

    Dr. Crenshaw accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 520-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Crenshaw accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Crenshaw in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Crenshaw's office located?

    Dr. William Crenshaw's Primary Practice

    1959 NE Pacific St

    Seattle, WA 98195

    (206) 520-5000

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    Dr. William Crenshaw's Practice 2

    8301 161st Ave NE Ste 104

    Redmond, WA 98052

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    Dr. William Crenshaw's Practice 3

    911 N 10th Pl

    Renton, WA 98057

    (425) 391-5700

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

    Dr. Crenshaw's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912971623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crenshaw?

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

    What is Dr. William Crenshaw's specialty?

    Dr. Crenshaw is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Seattle, WA. 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. Crenshaw to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Crenshaw affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Crenshaw is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Swedish Edmonds Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Explore Vascular & Interventional Radiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is William Crenshaw accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. William Crenshaw is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Crenshaw offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Crenshaw's office at (206) 520-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Crenshaw?

    Please contact Dr. Crenshaw's office at (206) 520-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Crenshaw have?

    Dr. William Crenshaw is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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