BC
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carestia, Critical Care Internist in Langhorne, PA?
Dr. Brett Carestia, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Langhorne, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Carestia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carestia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carestia’s office.
What languages does Dr. Carestia speak?
Dr. Carestia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Carestia typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Carestia 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. Carestia. 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 here.
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:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Carestia typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Carestia 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. Carestia. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Long Gastrointestinal Tube Insertion
- Miller-Abbott Tube Placement
- GI Tube Insertion
- Intestinal Tube Placement
CPT Codes:
- 44500: Introduction of long gastrointestinal tube (eg, Miller-Abbott) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Carestia accept my insurance?
Dr. Carestia 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. Carestia accept in Langhorne, PA?
Dr. Carestia in Langhorne, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Carestia's office located?
What is Dr. Carestia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carestia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407119944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carestia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carestia
What is Dr. Brett Carestia's specialty?
Dr. Carestia is a Critical Care Internist near Langhorne, PA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Brett Carestia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carestia is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, Pa, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Thomas Jefferson University 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 Brett Carestia accepting new patients in Langhorne, PA?
Yes, Dr. Brett Carestia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brett Carestia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carestia's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brett Carestia?
Please contact Dr. Carestia's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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