Dr. Swee Lian Tan, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified.
Dr. Tan is fluent in English, Chinese, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tan’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Tan?
Dr. Swee Lian Tan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon 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. Tan empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Aortic Stent Grafts, Aortic Surgery, Carotid Endarterectomy, Limb Salvage, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Seattle/WA community, Dr. Tan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Tan board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Swee Lian Tan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tan speak?
Dr. Tan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Tan treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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:
Peripheral Artery Disease with Left Leg Pain at Rest
Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PAD left leg pain at rest
Critical limb ischemia left leg
Severe left leg artery pain
PAD right leg pain at rest
Critical limb ischemia right leg
Severe right leg artery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
I70222: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, left leg
I70221: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg
Also known as:
Peripheral Arterial Disease with Foot Ulcers in Left Leg
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PAD with Foot Sores
Poor Circulation with Foot Wounds
Artery Disease with Foot Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
I70245: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PAD with foot wound
Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
Vascular ulcer on foot
ICD-10 Codes:
I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
AV Fistula Problem
Dialysis Fistula Issue
Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
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:
Varicose Veins
Spider Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
What procedures does Dr. Tan perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Tan 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. Tan. 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 Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Femoral Artery Revascularization
Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
Iliac Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Revascularization
Leg Artery Plaque Removal
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Iliac Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
Pelvic Artery Widening
Femoral artery revascularization
Popliteal artery revascularization
Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
Endovascular leg artery repair
Iliac Artery Revascularization
Pelvic Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Iliac Artery Repair
CPT Codes:
37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
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)
37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (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:
Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
Balloon Angioplasty (Non-Heart/Brain/Leg)
Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
AV Fistula Angioplasty
Transluminal Angioplasty
Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty
Artery 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)
37246: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery(ies) for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same artery; initial artery
Also known as:
Iliac Artery Atherectomy
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
Iliac Artery Plaque Removal
Peripheral Atherectomy (Iliac)
Leg Artery Cleaning
Femoral Artery Angioplasty
Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
0238T: Transluminal peripheral atherectomy, open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; iliac artery, each vessel
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Selective Artery Catheter Placement
Artery Catheter Placement
Arterial Catheterization
Vascular Catheter Placement
Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
Selective Arterial Catheterization
Diagnostic Artery Catheter
Abdominal Artery Catheter
Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
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
36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
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:
Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
Dialysis Circuit Angiography
Fistula/Graft Evaluation
Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
36901: 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;
Also known as:
Leg Artery Clearing and Widening (Atherectomy/Angioplasty)
Tibial/Peroneal Artery Revascularization
Endovascular Leg Artery Treatment
Atherectomy and Angioplasty (Leg)
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
37233: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
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:
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:
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:
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
Vein Closure Procedure
Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
Fistula Ligation or Banding
AV Fistula Closure
Fistula Banding
Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
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:
Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
Compression Bandage Application
Leg Compression System
Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
Wound Debridement
Surgical Wound Cleaning
Tissue Removal from Wound
Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Tan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tan accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Tan in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Tan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568430908.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tan
What is Dr. Swee Lian Tan's specialty?
Dr. Tan is a Vascular Surgeon near Seattle, WA.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Tan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Swee Lian Tan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tan is affiliated with Overlake Hospital Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their
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The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the
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Is Swee Lian Tan accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Swee Lian Tan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swee Lian Tan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swee Lian Tan?
Please contact Dr. Tan's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Swee Lian Tan have?
Dr. Swee Lian Tan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.