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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hristov, Trauma Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Boris Hristov is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hristov is fluent in English and Bulgarian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hristov’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hristov’s office at (718) 240-5000.
What languages does Dr. Hristov speak?
Dr. Hristov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Bulgarian
English
What conditions does Dr. Hristov treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hristov 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. Hristov. 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:
- Unspecified Injury
- Injury
- Wounds and Injuries
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
- Injury, unknown location
- Bodily Harm
- Accidental Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
- T1490: Injury, unspecified
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Choledocholithiasis
- Biliary duct calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hristov perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Boris Hristov may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hristov's office.
Does Dr. Hristov accept my insurance?
Dr. Hristov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hristov accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Hristov in Brooklyn, NY 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Centers Plan for Healthy Living
Commonwealth Health Corporation (CHC)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Humana
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Hristov's office located?
What is Dr. Hristov's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hristov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336555721.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hristov?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hristov
What is Dr. Boris Hristov's specialty?
Dr. Hristov is a Trauma Surgeon near Brooklyn, NY. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Hristov to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Boris Hristov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hristov is affiliated with One Brooklyn Health - Brookdale Hospital 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 Boris Hristov accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Boris Hristov is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Boris Hristov offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hristov's office at (718) 240-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Boris Hristov?
Please contact Dr. Hristov's office at (718) 240-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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