Who is Dr. Blattman, Vascular Surgeon in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Seth Blattman, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fairfield, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Blattman graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, General Surgery.
Dr. Blattman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blattman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blattman’s office at (203) 382-1900.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Blattman?
Dr. Seth Blattman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Blattman empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Carotid Artery Angioplasty & Stent, Endovascular Surgery, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Fairfield/CT community, Dr. Blattman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Blattman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, General Surgery | Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
Is Dr. Blattman board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Seth Blattman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Blattman speak?
Dr. Blattman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Blattman treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Blattman 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. Blattman. 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:
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
Atherosclerosis
Peripheral Arterial Disease
PVD
PAD
Poor Circulation in Legs
Blocked Leg Arteries
Bilateral leg claudication
PAD both legs pain with activity
Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
Varicose Veins
Spider Veins
Venous Insufficiency
Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
Also known as:
Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Stenosis
Blocked Carotid Artery
Neck Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
AAA
Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
Also known as:
Localized Swelling
Edema
Localized Edema
Fluid Retention
Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
R600: Localized edema
What procedures does Dr. Blattman perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Blattman 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. Blattman. 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.
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)
37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
Leg Artery Revascularization with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Leg Artery Stent Placement
Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
Femoral artery revascularization
Popliteal artery revascularization
Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
Endovascular leg artery repair
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Revascularization
Leg Artery Plaque Removal
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Femoral Artery Stenting
Popliteal Artery Stenting
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Revascularization
Iliac Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
Pelvic Artery Widening
CPT Codes:
37227: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37229: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
Endovenous Chemical Ablation
Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
VenaSeal Procedure
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
Vein Closure Procedure
Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Mechanical Blood Clot Removal from Artery (Additional Vessels)
Percutaneous Thrombectomy
Artery Clot Removal
Mechanical Thrombolysis
Percutaneous thrombectomy
Arterial clot removal
Mechanical thrombolysis
Vessel declotting
CPT Codes:
37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel
37185: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); second and all subsequent vessel(s) within the same vascular family (List separately in addition to code for primary mechanical thrombectomy procedure)
Also known as:
Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
Chemical Ablation for Varicose Veins (Leg)
Stab Phlebectomy
Microphlebectomy
Varicose Vein Excision
Vein Glue Treatment
Cyanoacrylate Ablation
Endovenous Chemical Ablation
Varicose Vein Closure
CPT Codes:
37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
36483: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; subsequent vein(s) treated in a single extremity, each through separate access sites (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:
Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
Femoral Artery Revascularization
Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty
Tibial Artery Angioplasty
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
Femoral Artery Angioplasty
Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
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:
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
AV Fistula Surgery
Cephalic Vein Transposition
Dialysis Access Creation
AV Fistula Creation
Basilic Vein Fistula
Dialysis Access Fistula
Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
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:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Endovascular iliac artery stenting
Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
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:
Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
Tibial Artery Revascularization
Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
Endovascular Leg Artery Repair
CPT Codes:
37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
Carotid endarterectomy
Neck artery surgery
Vertebral artery clearing
Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
Intravascular Stent Insertion
Transcatheter Stenting
Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
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:
Artery Blocking Procedure
Vascular Occlusion
Arterial Embolization
Blood Vessel Coiling
AVM Embolization
CPT Codes:
37242: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; arterial, other than hemorrhage or tumor (eg, congenital or acquired arterial malformations, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms)
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:
Iliac Artery Stent Placement
Iliac Artery Revascularization
Iliac Artery Angioplasty with Stent
Pelvic Artery Stenting
CPT Codes:
37223: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, each additional ipsilateral iliac vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Neck artery stenting
Carotid angioplasty with stent
Transcatheter carotid stent
CPT Codes:
37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection
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:
Temporal Artery Biopsy or Ligation
Head Artery Biopsy
Giant Cell Arteritis Biopsy
Temporal Artery Tie-Off
CPT Codes:
37609: Ligation or biopsy, temporal artery
Also known as:
Vena Cava Filter Insertion
IVC Filter Placement
Blood Clot Filter Insertion
Endovascular Vena Cava Filter
CPT Codes:
37191: Insertion 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:
Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
Compression Bandage Application
Leg Compression System
Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
Unna Boot Application
Compression Boot Application
Unna Paste Bandage
Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Blattman accept my insurance?
Dr. Blattman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 382-1900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blattman accept in Fairfield, CT?
Dr. Blattman in Fairfield, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
What is Dr. Blattman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blattman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477508778.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blattman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blattman
What is Dr. Seth Blattman's specialty?
Dr. Blattman is a Vascular Surgeon near Fairfield, CT.
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Blattman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Seth Blattman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blattman is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport 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.
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Is Seth Blattman accepting new patients in Fairfield, CT?
Yes, Dr. Seth Blattman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Seth Blattman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blattman's office at (203) 382-1900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Seth Blattman?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Seth Blattman have?
Dr. Seth Blattman is certified by the American Board of Surgery.