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Who is Dr. Fuca, Nephrologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Nicholas Fuca is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fuca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuca’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fuca’s office at (718) 369-1444.
What languages does Dr. Fuca speak?
Dr. Fuca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fuca treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fuca 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. Fuca. 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:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Narrowing of a leg or arm stent
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
- Peripheral stent blockage
- Vascular stent re-narrowing
- Blocked leg stent
- Peripheral artery stent narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
- T82856A: Stenosis of peripheral vascular stent, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- Displaced Dialysis Catheter
- AV Fistula Malfunction
- Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Failure
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
- Dialysis Catheter Malposition
- Dialysis Tube Moved
- Kidney Dialysis Catheter Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
- T8242XA: Displacement of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Bleeding from Artificial Blood Vessel Device
- Vascular Prosthesis Hemorrhage
- Vascular Graft Bleeding
- Artificial Blood Vessel Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82838A: Hemorrhage due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Suture Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitch removal
- Taking out stitches
- Post-surgery suture care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4802: Encounter for removal of sutures
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Fuca perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Fuca may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fuca's office.
Does Dr. Fuca accept my insurance?
Dr. Fuca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 369-1444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fuca accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Fuca in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MetroPlus
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fuca's office located?
What is Dr. Fuca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fuca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447605340.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fuca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fuca
What is Dr. Nicholas Fuca's specialty?
Dr. Fuca is a Nephrologist near Brooklyn, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Fuca to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Fuca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fuca is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nicholas Fuca accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Fuca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Fuca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fuca's office at (718) 369-1444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Fuca?
Please contact Dr. Fuca's office at (718) 369-1444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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