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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Befera, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Durham, NC?
Dr. Nicholas Befera, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Befera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Befera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Befera’s office at (303) 914-8800.
What languages does Dr. Befera speak?
Dr. Befera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Befera typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Befera 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. Befera. 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:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Befera typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Befera 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. Befera. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Venous Embolization
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
- Vein Occlusion Procedure
- Vascular Malformation Embolization
- Varicocele Embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
- 37241: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; venous, other than hemorrhage (eg, congenital or acquired venous malformations, venous and capillary hemangiomas, varices, varicoceles)
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Befera accept my insurance?
Dr. Befera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 914-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Befera accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Befera in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Befera's office located?
What is Dr. Befera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Befera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457504268.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Befera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Befera
What is Dr. Nicholas Befera's specialty?
Dr. Befera is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Durham, NC.
What does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist do?
A vascular and interventional radiologist is responsible to diagnose and treat diseases using various imaging modalities, including fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Befera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Befera is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Unc Health Rex 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 Befera accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Befera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Befera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Befera's office at (303) 914-8800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Befera?
Please contact Dr. Befera's office at (303) 914-8800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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