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Dr. Nicholas Zerona, MD

Raleigh, NC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zerona, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Nicholas Zerona, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Zerona is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zerona’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zerona’s office at (919) 350-8000.

    What languages does Dr. Zerona speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zerona treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Zerona 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. Zerona. 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 Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pain in Lower Left Abdomen
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
    • Left lower quadrant pain
    • Pain in left side of belly
    • Left side abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
    • R1032: Left lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction

    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:

    • 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:

    • Catheter Management
    • Catheter adjustment
    • Catheter care
    • Non-vascular catheter maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4682: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of non-vascular catheter

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Chest Injury
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Thoracic Injury
    • Chest Trauma
    • Rib Cage Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S299XXA: Unspecified injury of thorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Neck Injury
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Neck Trauma
    • Neck Damage
    • Injured Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S199XXA: Unspecified injury of neck, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Abdominal Imaging
    • Abnormal belly scan
    • Unusual abdominal imaging
    • Abdominal scan findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R935: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other abdominal regions, including retroperitoneum

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Liver Disease
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Injury
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stomach Area Injury
    • Belly Trauma
    • Abdominal Wall Damage
    • Internal Organ Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S3991XA: Unspecified injury of abdomen, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does Dr. Zerona perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Zerona 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. Zerona. 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:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Ultrasound
    • FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
    • Image-Guided Biopsy
    • Fine Needle Aspiration
    • First Lesion Biopsy
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    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:

    • Kidney and Ureter Catheter Placement
    • Percutaneous Nephroureteral Catheter Insertion
    • Nephrostomy Tube Placement
    • Ureteral Stent Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 50433: Placement of nephroureteral catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, new access

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
    • Vascular embolization
    • Artery occlusion for tumors
    • Organ ischemia embolization
    • Therapeutic embolization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction

    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:

    • Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
    • Draining a Lump or Collection of Fluid
    • Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
    • Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
    • Fluid Removal from Belly
    • Abscess Aspiration
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Hematoma Puncture
    • Bulla Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
    • 10160: Puncture aspiration of abscess, hematoma, bulla, or cyst

    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:

    • 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:

    • Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
    • Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
    • Hysterosalpingography Prep
    • Uterine Contrast Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthrography Injection
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Shoulder MRI Injection
    • Shoulder CT Injection
    • Joint Injection for Imaging
    • Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography

    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

    Does Dr. Zerona accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zerona accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 350-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zerona accept in Raleigh, NC?

    Dr. Zerona in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zerona's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Zerona's Primary Practice

    3000 New Bern Ave

    Raleigh, NC 27610

    (919) 350-8000

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    Dr. Nicholas Zerona's Practice 2

    5220 Greens Dairy Rd

    Raleigh, NC 27616

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    Dr. Nicholas Zerona's Practice 3

    150 Parkway Office Ct

    Cary, NC 27518

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

    Dr. Zerona's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104354729.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zerona?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Zerona's specialty?

    Dr. Zerona is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Raleigh, NC. A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Contact Dr. Zerona to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Zerona affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zerona is affiliated with WakeMed Raleigh Campus, WakeMed Cary Hospital, UNC Health Rex, Trident Medical Center, MUSC Health University Medical Center, Johnston-Willis Hospital 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 Nicholas Zerona accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Zerona is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Zerona offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zerona's office at (919) 350-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Zerona?

    Please contact Dr. Zerona's office at (919) 350-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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