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Dr. Christopher Goltz, MD

Flint, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Goltz, Vascular Surgeon in Flint, MI?

    Dr. Christopher Goltz, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Flint, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Goltz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goltz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goltz’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Goltz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Goltz treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Goltz 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. Goltz. 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
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    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:

    • 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:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    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:

    • Narrowing of Artery
    • Artery Stricture
    • Blocked Artery
    • Arterial Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I771: Stricture of artery

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Goltz perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Goltz 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. Goltz. 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:

    • 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:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound
    • IVUS for Blood Vessels
    • Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Blood Vessel Imaging

    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)
    • 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:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Vein Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty
    • Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
    • Open Vein Angioplasty
    • Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
    • Vein Widening Procedure

    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)
    • 37248: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same vein; initial vein

    Also known as:

    • Vein X-ray Injection (Extremity)
    • X-Rays
    • Extremity Venography
    • Venogram Injection
    • Vein Imaging Injection
    • Contrast Injection for Vein X-ray

    CPT Codes:

    • 36005: Injection procedure for extremity venography (including introduction of needle or intracatheter)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 36903: 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 transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment
    • 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:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Catheter Placement in Aorta
    • Artery Catheter Placement
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Aortic catheterization
    • Aorta access procedure
    • Main artery catheter insertion
    • Selective Arterial Catheterization
    • Diagnostic Artery Catheter
    • Abdominal Artery Catheter
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
    • 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava

    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:

    • 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:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Thrombectomy and Stent Placement
    • Dialysis Access Stent Placement
    • Dialysis Fistula Declotting with Stent
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy and Stenting
    • Percutaneous Dialysis Circuit Intervention
    • Dialysis fistula stenting
    • Central dialysis segment angioplasty
    • Dialysis graft stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 36906: 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 transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis circuit
    • 36908: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty in the central dialysis segment (List separately in addition to code for primary 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:

    • 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:

    • Leg Artery Revascularization with Stent and Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Femoral artery revascularization
    • Popliteal artery revascularization
    • Leg artery stenting and atherectomy
    • Endovascular leg artery repair
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    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
    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; 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:

    • Fistula Ligation or Banding
    • Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • AV Fistula Closure
    • Fistula Banding
    • Angioaccess Revision
    • EVAR
    • Aortic Stent Placement
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
    • 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Vein Closure
    • Permanent dialysis circuit occlusion
    • Dialysis shunt embolization
    • Vascular access occlusion
    • Endovascular dialysis circuit closure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36909: Dialysis circuit permanent vascular embolization or occlusion (including main circuit or any accessory veins), endovascular, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to complete the intervention (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Artery Access for Endograft
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Percutaneous Femoral Access
    • Endograft Delivery Access
    • Artery Closure Procedure
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 34713: Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Central Line Clot Removal
    • Central Venous Catheter Declotting
    • Central Line Clearance
    • Catheter Obstruction Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36596: Mechanical removal of intraluminal (intracatheter) obstructive material from central venous device through device lumen

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Brain and Neck Blood Vessel X-ray (Angiography)
    • Cerebral Angiography
    • Carotid Angiography
    • Vertebral Angiography
    • Aortic Arch Angiography

    CPT Codes:

    • 36221: Non-selective catheter placement, thoracic aorta, with angiography of the extracranial carotid, vertebral, and/or intracranial vessels, unilateral or bilateral, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral-Femoral Artery Bypass (Non-Vein)
    • Femoral-femoral bypass graft
    • Leg artery bypass surgery
    • Synthetic femoral bypass

    CPT Codes:

    • 35661: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-femoral

    Also known as:

    • Toe and Foot Bone Amputation
    • Thigh Amputation
    • Leg Re-Amputation
    • Lower Leg Amputation
    • Limb Loss
    • Metatarsal Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Toe Removal with Metatarsal
    • Leg Amputation (Femur)
    • Above-Knee Amputation
    • Femoral Amputation
    • Tibia and Fibula Re-Amputation
    • Lower Leg Amputation Revision
    • Repeat Leg Amputation
    • Tibial-Fibular Amputation
    • Leg Removal Surgery
    • Below-Knee Amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28810: Amputation, metatarsal, with toe, single
    • 27590: Amputation, thigh, through femur, any level;
    • 27886: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula; re-amputation
    • 27880: Amputation, leg, through tibia and fibula;

    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
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Wound Debridement
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Fluid Collection
    • Incision and Drainage
    • Hematoma Drainage
    • Seroma Drainage

    CPT Codes:

    • 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection

    Does Dr. Goltz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Goltz 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. Goltz accept in Flint, MI?

    Dr. Goltz in Flint, MI 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 Nebraska

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Plan

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

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    Where is Dr. Goltz's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Goltz's Primary Practice

    5020 W Bristol Rd

    Flint, MI 48507

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    Dr. Christopher Goltz's Practice 2

    5151 Gateway Ctr Ste 400

    Flint, MI 48507

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    Dr. Christopher Goltz's Practice 3

    4700 McLeod Dr E Ste A

    Saginaw, MI 48604

    (989) 921-0900

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

    Dr. Goltz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689829673.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goltz?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Goltz's specialty?

    Dr. Goltz is a Vascular Surgeon near Flint, MI. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Goltz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Goltz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Goltz is affiliated with McLaren Flint, Ascension Genesys Hospital, Hurley Medical Center, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, UM Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Henry Ford 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 Christopher Goltz accepting new patients in Flint, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Goltz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Goltz offer online booking?

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