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Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD

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(1182 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: urethral cancer, urinary retention, injuries, and more.

1420 Beverly Road Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101

(703) 288-7080

Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD is an urologist in McLean, VA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

1420 Beverly Road Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101

(202) 625-1478

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1133 21st Street, NW Building 2, Floor 6
Washington, DC 20036

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106 Irving Street, NW Physicians Office Building
Washington, DC 20010

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12158 CENTRAL AVENUE
MITCHELLVILLE, MD 20721

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Some issues Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD can help you with:

Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.

Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.

This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.

Urodynamics (Bladder and Urethra Function Test)

Urodynamics are tests that assess how well the lower urinary tract is functioning. Specifically, they evaluate its ability to hold and release urine, as well as show if any blockages or leaks are present. The lower urinary tract is made up of the following:

The bladder, which stores urine.
The urinary sphincters, which are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in.
The urethra, which is the tube where urine flows out of the body.

Urodynamics tests are normally performed together as one series, but depending on patients' symptoms, only one or some of them may be necessary. The most common tests are:

Cystometrogram, which measures the amount of urine the bladder can store and how full it is before someone has the urge to urinate. Doctors may order this test if she suspects their patient has a weak bladder.
Pressure flow study, which measures the pressure in the bladder while urinating. This test helps locate a blockage in the bladder.
Uroflowmetry, which measures how much and how fast urine flows out of the body. This test is usually recommended when patients have difficulty urinating or they have a slow stream.
Urethral sphincter electromyography, which measures how strong the muscles and nerves in the bladder and sphincters are. Doctors may request this test if the problem they are experiencing is linked to muscle or nerve damage in the lower urinary tract.
Urethral pressure profile, which measures the pressure along the urethra while the bladder is gradually filled with fluid. Low pressure could mean someone has a weak urethra, a contributing factor to urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control).

For a few hours following a urodynamics study, patients will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. It is recommended to drink at least one glass of water every half hour for two hours to relieve these symptoms. Holding a warm, moistened washcloth over the area where discomfort is felt or taking a warm bath may also help. Results for cystrometrograms and uroflowmetry are typically available immediately after the test, but results for the other tests may take a few days. When doctors have reviewed a patient's test results, he or she will discuss them with the patient, along with any treatments the patient may need.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cystoscopy with urethral dilation

By Affordability:

cystoscopy with urethral dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD performed more cystoscopy with urethral dilation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for cystoscopy with urethral dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cystoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD had a list price for cystoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

uroflowmetry

In 2012, Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD performed more uroflowmetry procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	293
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	60
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	77

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	16
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, urologic procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	412
hospital care	85
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	53
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	79

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	212
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	21
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2015 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and suprapubic catheter replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	44
suprapubic catheter replacement	58
urologic procedures	97

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	498
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	448
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	58
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	516
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	94
stent placement (stenting)	19
suprapubic catheter replacement	49
urologic procedures	161

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	256
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	24
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	3
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	20
catheterization	13
chemotherapy	20
doctor visit	521
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53
minimally invasive procedures	85
stent placement (stenting)	18
suprapubic catheter replacement	39
urologic procedures	190

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	232
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	20
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2018 were urologic procedures, suprapubic catheter replacement, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	31
catheterization	14
chemotherapy	31
doctor visit	573
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	69
suprapubic catheter replacement	114
urologic procedures	205

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	339
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	253
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	25
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2019 were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and suprapubic catheter replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	630
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	50
stent placement (stenting)	17
suprapubic catheter replacement	116
urologic procedures	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	393
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	287
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	31
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2020 were urologic procedures, suprapubic catheter replacement, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	418
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	50
stent placement (stenting)	14
suprapubic catheter replacement	101
urologic procedures	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	210
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	16
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2021 were suprapubic catheter replacement, urologic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	441
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57
minimally invasive procedures	37
suprapubic catheter replacement	84
urologic procedures	82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	19
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	44
Dementia	15
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA during 2022 were urologic procedures, suprapubic catheter replacement, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	541
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	65
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
suprapubic catheter replacement	75
tissue transfer	11
urologic procedures	126
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	193
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	28
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated as an urologist in McLean, VA were urologic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	25
catheterization	13
chemotherapy	25
doctor visit	438
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	60
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
stent placement (stenting)	16
tissue transfer	11
urologic procedures	128
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	222
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	80
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	23
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	153

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	13
Cancer	24

Education & Training

Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open EPO Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

IH-Open EPO Plus

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Aetna Classic 5000PD

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

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Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1182 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in McLean, VA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-17

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Dr. Venkatesan is outstanding. His attention was on me and my appointment. We discussed ongoing care and performed exam to ensure nothing was missed. I felt a part of the appointment, comfortable with the care. I felt assured that everything is as good as good be.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-05-31

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The doctor was great he came in and greeted me told me about the doctors notes that were passed to him he brought in a model to explain to me what was going on then he gave me several options to choose from. That made me feel comfortable.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-19

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Excellent care provided by Dr Venkatessan. He was knowledgeable about my case and thoroughly discussed treatment options.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-02-09

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Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, Urlogist Medstar Health is a credit to his profession. Excellent service and bedside manner.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-17

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Dr Venkatesan is outstanding and the best physician I have ever worked with

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-10

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Dr Venkatesan is the best including medical and inter-personal skills.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-26

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The doctor was very friendly & knowledgeable about his specialty.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-01

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Dr. V. Is The BEST! Professional all the way in every area.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-28

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He really has taken a sincere interest in my well-being.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-11

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Dr. Venkatesan is wonderful and professional provider!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,782 GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $1,222	GENERAL - THERAPIES $530	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $477	AMS 700 $452	GENERAL ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $303	Other $798
Coloplast Corp	$731 PENILE RECONSTRUCTION $299	TITAN $251	MALE INCONTINENCE $180
American Medical Systems Inc.	$509 AMS 700 Series $467	AdVance Male Sling System $43
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$129 XIAFLEX $102	Aveed $27
Medivation Inc.	$63 XTANDI $63
Other	$328 ORGOVYX $51	BOTOX $42	Erleada $41	PYLARIFY $36	ELIGARD $30	Other $128

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,992
Travel and Lodging	$2,470
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Venkatesan attended Wayne State University School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. His clinical interests include bladder cancer, cancer surgery, and male incontinence. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Venkatesan (or staff) speaks Spanish, Tamil, and Portuguese. Dr. Venkatesan is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Venkatesan is accepting new patients at his office in McLean, VA.