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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cristea, Urologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Octav Cristea, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cristea is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cristea’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cristea’s office at (404) 778-5000.
What languages does Dr. Cristea speak?
Dr. Cristea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cristea treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Cristea 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. Cristea. 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
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
What procedures does Dr. Cristea perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Cristea 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. Cristea. 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:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Does Dr. Cristea accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cristea accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Cristea in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cristea's office located?
Dr. Octav Cristea's Primary Practice
1365 Clifton Rd NE Bldg B Fl 6
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 778-5000
What is Dr. Cristea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cristea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891176251.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cristea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cristea
What is Dr. Octav Cristea's specialty?
Dr. Cristea is a Urologist near Atlanta, GA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Cristea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Octav Cristea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cristea is affiliated with Emory University Hospital 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 Octav Cristea accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Octav Cristea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Octav Cristea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office at (404) 778-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Octav Cristea?
Please contact Dr. Cristea's office at (404) 778-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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