Does Insurance Cover Vein Treatment?

In many cases, vein treatment is medically necessary and covered by insurance — especially when symptoms like pain, swelling, or skin changes are present. At Downtown Vein & Vascular, we accept most major insurance plans and work closely with patients to make care affordable and accessible.

When Do Insurance Companies Start Covering Treatment?

Insurance companies generally cover vein treatment when it’s not just cosmetic.

Coverage usually applies if you have:

• Pain, aching, or heaviness in your legs
• Leg swelling or skin discoloration
• Skin ulcers or wounds that won’t heal
• Diagnosed venous insufficiency via ultrasound

A consultation and diagnostic ultrasound are often required first to document the severity of the condition. Once these are completed, we can help submit the medical necessity paperwork to your insurer.

Insurance Plans We Accept

At Downtown Vein & Vascular, we accept the following insurance plans:

• 1199
• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
• Elder Plan
• Fidelis Care
• EmblemHealth
• AmeriGroup
• Centers Plan for Healthy Living (CPHL)
• VillageCare
• Oxford
• Empire BC/BS
• Medicaid
• MetroPlus
• UnitedHealthcare
• Guardian
• MagnaCare
• Medicare
• Multiplan
• Humana PPO
• UniCare
• VNS Choice Health Plans
• Cigna
• First Health
• CenterLight Health Plans
• Amida Care

If you don’t see your plan listed, call us — we may still accept it or can guide you through your options.

How to Get Your Insurance to Cover Varicose Vein Removal

To improve your chances of insurance approval:

• Schedule a vein consultation with our specialists.
• Complete a diagnostic ultrasound to confirm medical necessity.
• Follow conservative treatments first (such as compression stockings), if required by your plan.
• Submit proper documentation—we’ll help handle all paperwork and insurance pre-authorization.

What Is the Cost of Varicose Vein Treatment With Insurance Coverage?

With insurance, most patients pay little to no cost for their vein treatment. You may be responsible for a co-pay, deductible, or coinsurance based on your plan. We’ll give you a full breakdown before any treatment begins.

What Is the Cost of Varicose Vein Treatment Without Insurance?

If you don’t have insurance or your plan doesn’t cover treatment, we offer affordable self-pay pricing and flexible payment options. The cost for procedures like sclerotherapy or laser ablation typically ranges from $500 to $3,000 per leg, depending on the number of veins treated and the severity of the condition.

Vein treatment isn’t just cosmetic — for many people, it’s medically necessary and covered by insurance. At Downtown Vein & Vascular, we’ll guide you through every step, from diagnosis to insurance approval, so you can get relief without the stress.

Ready to find out if your treatment is covered? Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

I am Dr. Sergei Sobolevsky, a leading specialist in endovascular medicine. Having performed over 25,000 procedures throughout my career, I bring decades of experience in vascular and interventional radiology to my practice. I obtained my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in 1997 and completed my specialty clinical training in vascular and interventional radiology at Harvard University.

My dedication to excellence in patient care has been recognized through accolades such as being named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and inclusion in the Top Doctors New York Metro Area lists for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. With licenses in multiple states, I have also shared my expertise through presentations at various institutions in the US and abroad.

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