20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Letts, Interventional Cardiologist in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Dustin Letts, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Letts graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Carolinas Med Center. He is a member of the North Carolina Medical Society and American College of Cardiology. Dr. Letts is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Letts’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Letts’s office at (704) 868-3256.
Where did Dr. Letts go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Interventional Cardiology, PA, USA | University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Cardiovascular Diseases, PA, USA
Residency: Carolinas Med Center | Carolinas Medical Center
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine | Mercer University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Letts board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Letts, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2002, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007
What languages does Dr. Letts speak?
Dr. Letts and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Letts treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Letts 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. Letts. 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Letts perform?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Letts 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. Letts. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
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
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
- Iliac Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
- Pelvic Artery Widening
CPT Codes:
- 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
- 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Tibial Artery Angioplasty
- Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Artery Stent Placement (Non-Coronary/Carotid/Leg)
- Intravascular Stent Insertion
- Transcatheter Stenting
- Peripheral Artery Stent
CPT Codes:
- 37236: Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and including all angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed; initial artery
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Bilateral Kidney Artery Angiography
- Renal artery imaging
- Kidney blood vessel scan
- Bilateral renal angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36252: Selective catheter placement (first-order), main renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture and catheter placement(s), fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; bilateral
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Balloon Angioplasty (Non-Heart/Brain/Leg)
- Transluminal Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty
- Artery Widening Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 37246: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery(ies) for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same artery; initial artery
Also known as:
- Artery Clot-Busting Medicine
- Arterial Thrombolysis
- Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- Clot Dissolving Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 37211: Transcatheter therapy, arterial infusion for thrombolysis other than coronary or intracranial, any method, including radiological supervision and interpretation, initial treatment day
Also known as:
- Kidney Artery X-ray (Angiography)
- Renal Angiography
- Kidney Artery Catheterization
- Kidney Blood Vessel Imaging
- Renal Artery Study
CPT Codes:
- 36251: Selective catheter placement (first-order), main renal artery and any accessory renal artery(s) for renal angiography, including arterial puncture and catheter placement(s), fluoroscopy, contrast injection(s), image postprocessing, permanent recording of images, and radiological supervision and interpretation, including pressure gradient measurements when performed, and flush aortogram when performed; unilateral
Also known as:
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
- IABP Placement
- Percutaneous Balloon Pump
- Heart Assist Device Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
Does Dr. Letts accept my insurance?
Dr. Letts accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 868-3256 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Letts accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Letts in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Letts' office located?
Dr. Dustin Letts' Primary Practice
2555 Court Dr Ste 300
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 868-3256
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
North Carolina Medical Society
Member
American College of Cardiology
Member
What is Dr. Letts's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Letts's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982634994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Letts?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Letts
What is Dr. Dustin Letts's specialty?
Dr. Letts is a Interventional Cardiologist near Gastonia, NC. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Letts to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dustin Letts affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Letts is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: CaroMont Regional Medical Center. 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 Dustin Letts accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Dustin Letts is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dustin Letts offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Letts's office at (704) 868-3256 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dustin Letts?
Please contact Dr. Letts's office at (704) 868-3256 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dustin Letts have?
Dr. Dustin Letts is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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