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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crystal, Pediatric Cardiologist in White Plains, NY?
Dr. Matthew Crystal, MD FACC FSCAI is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2001 before completing a Pediatrics residency, Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship and Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Sick Kids Hospital, University of Toronto in 2008. He worked as an attending in the Pediatric Catheterization Laboratory at Texas Children's before joining the team at NYP Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital in 2012. He serves as the Associate Director of the Pediatric Catheterization Laboratory at Morgan Stanley Children?s Hospital New York Presbyterian and is the Director of the recently created Fetal Cardiac Intervention Team at NYP.
Is Dr. Crystal board certified as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Crystal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Crystal speak?
Dr. Crystal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Crystal typically treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Crystal 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. Crystal. 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.
Also known as:
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Narrowing of Pulmonary Artery
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Critical congenital heart disease
- HLHS
- Underdeveloped Left Heart
- Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- TOF
- Blue Baby Syndrome
- Complex Heart Defect
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- VSD
- Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
- Congenital Heart Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q234: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
- Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
- Q256: Stenosis of pulmonary artery
- Q210: Ventricular septal defect
What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Crystal typically perform?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Crystal 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. Crystal. 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.
Also known as:
- Heart Shunt Creation for Congenital Defects
- Heart Wall Opening for Blood Flow (Catheter Procedure)
- Transcatheter Intracardiac Shunt
- Congenital Heart Shunt Placement
- Stent for Heart Defect
- Cardiac Catheterization for Shunt
- Transcatheter atrial septostomy
- TAS procedure
- Atrial septal defect creation (catheter)
- Rashkind procedure
CPT Codes:
- 33745: Transcatheter intracardiac shunt (TIS) creation by stent placement for congenital cardiac anomalies to establish effective intracardiac flow, including all imaging guidance by the proceduralist, when performed, left and right heart diagnostic cardiac catheterization for congenital cardiac anomalies, and target zone angioplasty, when performed (eg, atrial septum, Fontan fenestration, right ventricular outflow tract, Mustard/Senning/Warden baffles); initial intracardiac shunt
- 33741: Transcatheter atrial septostomy (TAS) for congenital cardiac anomalies to create effective atrial flow, including all imaging guidance by the proceduralist, when performed, any method (eg, Rashkind, Sang-Park, balloon, cutting balloon, blade)
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Artery Stent Placement
- Lung Artery Stent
- Percutaneous Pulmonary Revascularization
- Pulmonary Artery Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 33902: Percutaneous pulmonary artery revascularization by stent placement, initial; abnormal connections, unilateral
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Valve Implantation (Percutaneous)
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implant
- TPVI Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 33477: Transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation, percutaneous approach, including pre-stenting of the valve delivery site, when performed
Also known as:
- Selective Vein Catheter Placement
- Venous Catheterization
- Jugular Vein Catheter
- Renal Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36011: Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch (eg, renal vein, jugular vein)
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:
- Vein Balloon Angioplasty
- Transluminal Venous Angioplasty
- Open Vein Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty
- Vein Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 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 Stent Placement
- Transcatheter Vein Stenting
- Intravascular Vein Stent
- Percutaneous Vein Angioplasty and Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37238: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial vein
Does Dr. Crystal accept my insurance?
Dr. Crystal 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. Crystal accept in White Plains, NY?
Dr. Crystal in White Plains, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
EmblemHealth
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Connecticut
State of New Jersey
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Crystal's office located?
ColumbiaDoctors - 15 North Broadway
15 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10601
What is Dr. Crystal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crystal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740430891.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crystal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crystal
What is Dr. Matthew Crystal's specialty?
Dr. Crystal is a Pediatric Cardiologist near White Plains, NY.
What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.
Is this Dr. Matthew Crystal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crystal is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Matthew Crystal accepting new patients in White Plains, NY?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Crystal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Crystal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crystal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Crystal?
Please contact Dr. Crystal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Matthew Crystal have?
Dr. Matthew Crystal is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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