Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Defreitas, Vascular Surgeon in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Dorian Defreitas, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Defreitas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Defreitas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Defreitas’s office at (919) 784-2300.
Is Dr. Defreitas board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Dorian Defreitas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Defreitas speak?
Dr. Defreitas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Defreitas treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Defreitas 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. Defreitas. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Defreitas perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Defreitas 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. Defreitas. 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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: 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; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
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:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Does Dr. Defreitas accept my insurance?
Dr. Defreitas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 784-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Defreitas accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Defreitas in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
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. Defreitas' office located?
Dr. Dorian Defreitas' Primary Practice
11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 303A
Raleigh, NC 27614
(919) 784-2300
What is Dr. Defreitas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Defreitas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790984375.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Defreitas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Defreitas
What is Dr. Dorian Defreitas's specialty?
Dr. Defreitas is a Vascular Surgeon near Raleigh, NC. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Defreitas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dorian Defreitas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Defreitas is affiliated with UNC Health Rex, WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Carteret Health Care, UNC Health Johnston Clayton 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 Dorian Defreitas accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. Dorian Defreitas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dorian Defreitas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Defreitas's office at (919) 784-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dorian Defreitas?
Please contact Dr. Defreitas's office at (919) 784-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dorian Defreitas have?
Dr. Dorian Defreitas is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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