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Dr. Gastone Crea, MD
Bronx, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Crea, Vascular & Interventional Radiologist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Gastone Crea, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Crea completed his residency at Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Diagnostic Radiology; Greenwich Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Crea is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crea’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crea’s office at (718) 794-9729.
Where did Dr. Crea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Hlth Sci Ctr Brooklyn, Diagnostic Radiology; Greenwich Hosp, Internal Medicine | SUNY Hsc Brooklyn
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny | SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Crea board certified as a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Gastone Crea, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Crea speak?
Dr. Crea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Crea typically treat?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Crea 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. Crea. 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:
- 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:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist like Dr. Crea typically perform?
As a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, Dr. Crea 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. Crea. 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:
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
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)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Angioplasty and Stenting
- Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Dialysis Graft Stenting
- Peripheral Dialysis Circuit Intervention
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Access Declotting
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
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
- 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
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:
- 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
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
Does Dr. Crea accept my insurance?
Dr. Crea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 794-9729 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crea accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Crea in Bronx, 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)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Crea's office located?
What is Dr. Crea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558367227.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crea
What is Dr. Gastone Crea's specialty?
Dr. Crea is a Vascular & Interventional Radiologist near Bronx, NY.
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. Gastone Crea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Crea is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Gastone Crea accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gastone Crea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gastone Crea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Crea's office at (718) 794-9729 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gastone Crea?
Please contact Dr. Crea's office at (718) 794-9729 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gastone Crea have?
Dr. Gastone Crea is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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