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Dr. Dietrich Schultze, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

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Diagnostic Radiologist

Fairfield, CT

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Schultze, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Dietrich Schultze, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Schultze completed his residency at University Of Vermont College Of Med. Dr. Schultze is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schultze’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schultze’s office.

    Where did Dr. Schultze go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University Of Vermont College Of Med

    Is Dr. Schultze board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Dietrich Schultze, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology

    What languages does Dr. Schultze speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Schultze typically treat?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Schultze 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. Schultze. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
    • Blood Clots
    • Vascular device thrombosis
    • Clot in vascular implant
    • Blood vessel graft blood clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    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:

    • Bleeding from Artificial Blood Vessel Device
    • Vascular Prosthesis Hemorrhage
    • Vascular Graft Bleeding
    • Artificial Blood Vessel Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82838A: Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
    • AV Fistula Malfunction
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    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

    What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Schultze typically perform?

    As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Schultze 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. Schultze. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Access Declotting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    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:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    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:

    • Arterial Catheter Placement
    • Selective Artery Catheterization
    • Thoracic Artery Catheter
    • Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family

    Does Dr. Schultze accept my insurance?

    Dr. Schultze accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Schultze accept in Fairfield, CT?

    Dr. Schultze in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Schultze's office located?

    Dr. Dietrich Schultze's Primary Practice

    501 Kings Hwy E Ste 109

    Fairfield, CT 06825

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

    Dr. Schultze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922192459.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schultze?

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

    What is Dr. Dietrich Schultze's specialty?

    Dr. Schultze is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Fairfield, CT.

    What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Dietrich Schultze affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Schultze is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth 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 Dietrich Schultze accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Dietrich Schultze is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dietrich Schultze offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Schultze's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dietrich Schultze?

    Please contact Dr. Schultze's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dietrich Schultze have?

    Dr. Dietrich Schultze is certified by the American Board of Radiology.

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