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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parpas, Nephrologist in Nyack, NY?
Dr. Alexander Parpas, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Nyack, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Parpas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parpas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parpas’s office at (845) 348-2000.
What languages does Dr. Parpas speak?
Dr. Parpas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Parpas typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Parpas 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. Parpas. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: 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:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
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
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Parpas typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Parpas 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. Parpas. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
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:
- 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:
- Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Access Declotting
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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
Does Dr. Parpas accept my insurance?
Dr. Parpas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 348-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parpas accept in Nyack, NY?
Dr. Parpas in Nyack, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
MVP Health Care
Promedica Health Systems
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Parpas' office located?
What is Dr. Parpas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parpas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356752448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parpas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parpas
What is Dr. Alexander Parpas's specialty?
Dr. Parpas is a Nephrologist near Nyack, NY.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Alexander Parpas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parpas is affiliated with Montefiore Nyack Hospital, The Valley Hospital, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 Alexander Parpas accepting new patients in Nyack, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Parpas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Parpas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parpas's office at (845) 348-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Parpas?
Please contact Dr. Parpas's office at (845) 348-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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