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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nuffer, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Zachary Nuffer, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nuffer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nuffer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nuffer’s office at (812) 238-4560.
What languages does Dr. Nuffer speak?
Dr. Nuffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nuffer treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Nuffer 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. Nuffer. 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:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Liver Disease
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
Also known as:
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Health Screening
- Bone Density Test
- Bone Health Screening
- DEXA Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13820: Encounter for screening for osteoporosis
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung
- Atelectasis
- Lung collapse
- Incomplete lung expansion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9811: Atelectasis
What procedures does Dr. Nuffer perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Nuffer 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. Nuffer. 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 Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
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
Does Dr. Nuffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Nuffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 238-4560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nuffer accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Nuffer in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nuffer's office located?
Dr. Zachary Nuffer's Primary Practice
6720 Bertner Ave # 2
Houston, TX 77030
(812) 238-4560
What is Dr. Nuffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nuffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235558297.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nuffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nuffer
What is Dr. Zachary Nuffer's specialty?
Dr. Nuffer is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Houston, TX. 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. Nuffer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Zachary Nuffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nuffer is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage 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
Where can I learn more about Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
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Is Zachary Nuffer accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Zachary Nuffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Zachary Nuffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nuffer's office at (812) 238-4560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Zachary Nuffer?
Please contact Dr. Nuffer's office at (812) 238-4560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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