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Dr. Amit Mehta, MD

San Antonio, TX

22 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mehta, Diagnostic Radiologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Amit Mehta, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Mehta graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mehta is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehta’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehta’s office at (210) 616-7796.

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

    • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital

    • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

    • Medical School: University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mehta board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Amit Mehta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Mehta speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mehta treat?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area
    • Bloating

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema
    • R609: Edema, unspecified

    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:

    • Right Leg Pain
    • Left Leg Pain
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right lower limb
    • Right leg discomfort
    • Aching right leg
    • Pain in left lower limb
    • Left leg discomfort
    • Aching left leg

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79604: Pain in right leg
    • M79605: Pain in left leg

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Left Leg Lump or Swelling
    • Left Lower Limb Mass
    • Bump on Left Leg
    • Left Leg Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2242: Localized swelling, mass and lump, left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    What procedures does Dr. Mehta perform?

    As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Mehta 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. Mehta. 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:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Image-Guided Abdominal Fluid Drainage
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Percutaneous fluid drainage
    • Abscess drainage with imaging
    • Peritoneal fluid aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 49406: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst); peritoneal or retroperitoneal, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Drainage Tube Placement
    • Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
    • Gallbladder Catheter Placement
    • Gallbladder Drainage Procedure
    • P-Tube Gallbladder

    CPT Codes:

    • 47490: Cholecystostomy, percutaneous, complete procedure, including imaging guidance, catheter placement, cholecystogram when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation

    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:

    • Percutaneous Biliary Drainage Catheter Placement
    • Bile Duct Drainage
    • Internal-External Biliary Catheter
    • Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 47534: Placement of biliary drainage catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic cholangiography when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy), and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation; internal-external

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • G-Tube Insertion
    • Feeding Tube Placement (Stomach)

    CPT Codes:

    • 49440: Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Stomach or Colon Feeding Tube Replacement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Change
    • Cecostomy Tube Replacement
    • Percutaneous Feeding Tube Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 49450: Replacement of gastrostomy or cecostomy (or other colonic) tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report

    Also known as:

    • Contrast Injection for Abscess/Cyst Assessment
    • Drainage Catheter Contrast Study
    • Abscess Imaging
    • Cystogram via Drain

    CPT Codes:

    • 49424: Contrast injection for assessment of abscess or cyst via previously placed drainage catheter or tube (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older
    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
    • 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

    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:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Insertion
    • IVC Filter Placement
    • Blood Clot Filter Insertion
    • Endovascular Vena Cava Filter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Removal
    • IVC Filter Retrieval
    • Endovascular Filter Removal
    • Blood Clot Filter Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 37193: Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    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:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Lung or Chest Biopsy
    • Deep Bone Biopsy
    • Muscle Needle Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Percutaneous lung biopsy
    • Mediastinum core needle biopsy
    • Image-guided lung biopsy
    • Needle Bone Biopsy
    • Trocar Bone Biopsy
    • Vertebral Body Biopsy
    • Femur Biopsy
    • Percutaneous Muscle Biopsy
    • Muscle Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 20225: Biopsy, bone, trocar, or needle; deep (eg, vertebral body, femur)
    • 20206: Biopsy, muscle, percutaneous needle

    Also known as:

    • Vertebroplasty for Spinal Fracture (Neck/Upper Back)
    • Lumbar Spine Vertebroplasty
    • Spinal cement injection
    • Bone cement injection
    • Percutaneous vertebroplasty
    • Vertebral augmentation
    • Vertebral Augmentation
    • Back Bone Cement Injection
    • Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
    • Spinal Bone Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 22510: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection, inclusive of all imaging guidance; cervicothoracic
    • 22511: Percutaneous vertebroplasty (bone biopsy included when performed), 1 vertebral body, unilateral or bilateral injection, inclusive of all imaging guidance; lumbosacral

    Also known as:

    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lung Fluid Drainage with Catheter
    • Tunneled Pleural Catheter Insertion
    • Percutaneous Pleural Drainage
    • Chest Tube Insertion
    • Imaging-Guided Pleural Drain
    • Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement
    • Chest Drainage Catheter
    • Permanent Pleural Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 32557: Pleural drainage, percutaneous, with insertion of indwelling catheter; with imaging guidance
    • 32550: Insertion of indwelling tunneled pleural catheter with cuff

    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:

    • Bladder X-ray Injection
    • Cystogram Injection
    • VCUG Injection
    • Bladder Dye Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 51600: Injection procedure for cystography or voiding urethrocystography

    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:

    • Bladder Aspiration with Suprapubic Catheter
    • Suprapubic catheter insertion
    • Bladder drainage tube placement
    • Percutaneous bladder catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 51102: Aspiration of bladder; with insertion of suprapubic catheter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    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:

    • Guided Lumbar Puncture
    • Guided Spinal Tap
    • Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture with Imaging
    • CT Guided Spinal Tap
    • Fluoroscopy Guided Lumbar Puncture

    CPT Codes:

    • 62328: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic; with fluoroscopic or CT guidance

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Disc Fluid Sample
    • Percutaneous Disc Aspiration
    • Intervertebral Disc Biopsy
    • Spinal Tissue Aspiration for Diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 62267: Percutaneous aspiration within the nucleus pulposus, intervertebral disc, or paravertebral tissue for diagnostic purposes

    Also known as:

    • Epidural Blood Patch Injection
    • Blood patch for spinal headache
    • Epidural leak repair
    • Spinal fluid leak treatment
    • Epidural injection for headache

    CPT Codes:

    • 62273: Injection, epidural, of blood or clot patch

    Does Dr. Mehta accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mehta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 616-7796 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mehta accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Mehta in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Community First Health Plans

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mehta's office located?

    Dr. Amit Mehta's Primary Practice

    8401 Datapoint Dr Ste 600

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 616-7796

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    Dr. Amit Mehta's Practice 2

    6700 W Ih 10

    San Antonio, TX 78201

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    Dr. Amit Mehta's Practice 3

    8026 Floyd Curl Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Amit Mehta an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mehta has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mehta, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Mehta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407823834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehta?

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

    What is Dr. Amit Mehta's specialty?

    Dr. Mehta is a Diagnostic Radiologist near San Antonio, TX. A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in using imaging technologies to diagnose, manage, and treat various medical conditions. Radiologists typically focus on Diagnostic Radiology, Interventional Radiology, or Radiation Oncology, and may also obtain certifications in a range of subspecialties, such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, or pediatric radiology. Additionally, board certifications are available in Medical Physics, which ensures the safe and effective use of radiation in imaging and treatment. Radiologists collaborate with other healthcare professionals to interpret imaging results and help guide patient care decisions. Contact Dr. Mehta to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amit Mehta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mehta is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels 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 Amit Mehta accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Amit Mehta is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amit Mehta offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mehta's office at (210) 616-7796 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amit Mehta?

    Please contact Dr. Mehta's office at (210) 616-7796 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amit Mehta have?

    Dr. Amit Mehta is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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