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Edit this profileWhere to find Sam S. Ahn, MD
- Los Angeles location main office
1082 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Desoto location
2801 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 105, Desoto, TX 75115
About Dr. Ahn
Sam S. Ahn, MD is a healthcare provider in Los Angeles, CA specializing in vascular surgery. Medicare claims data shows Sam provided 1,077 services to 555 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1497783831.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (310) 209-2011
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1082 GLENDON AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90024
2801 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 105
Desoto, TX 75115
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein procedures
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,077 services · 555 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
142 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein | Procedure | 37249 |
66 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube into vein, second order branch | Procedure | 36012 |
62 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
39 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
33 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | Procedure | 37248 |
24 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
50 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of head or neck vein system image | Imaging | 75860 |
28 | Too few peers to compare |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | Imaging | 75716 |
22 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Review by radiologist of both arms and legs veins of both arms or legs image | Imaging | 75822 |
21 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other vascular surgeons in Los Angeles 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Ahn's specialty?
Dr. Ahn is a vascular surgeon in Los Angeles, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Ahn?
Dr. Ahn is listed at 1082 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Ahn?
The number on file is (310) 209-2011. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ahn?
Dr. Ahn's National Provider Identifier is 1497783831. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ahn's medical education?
Dr. Ahn attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ahn have?
Dr. Ahn has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Ahn known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ahn performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, each additional vein and insertion of tube into vein, second order branch; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of head or neck vein system image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Ahn's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ahn. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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