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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Fuca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fuca’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Nephrologist like Dr. Fuca typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- AV Fistula Malfunction
- Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fuca typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fuca 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. 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. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
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:
- Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Dialysis Graft Stenting
- Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention
CPT Codes:
- 36903: 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 transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the stenting, and all angioplasty within the peripheral dialysis segment
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
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
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Independence Health Group
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
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. Nicholas Fuca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fuca is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Bryn Mawr 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 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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