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Who is Dr. Crooke, Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gregory Crooke, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Crooke is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crooke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crooke’s office at (718) 283-7686.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Crooke?
Dr. Gregory Crooke, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Crooke empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aortic Surgery-Complex, Coronary Artery Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery-Complex, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Crooke is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Crooke speak?
Dr. Crooke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Crooke treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Crooke 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. Crooke. 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Narrow and leaky aortic valve
- Mixed aortic valve disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I352: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis with insufficiency
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
What procedures does Dr. Crooke perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Crooke 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. Crooke. 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:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) with 2 Vein Grafts
- Endoscopic Arm Artery Harvest for Bypass
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG surgery
- Heart bypass with vein grafts
- Coronary revascularization
- Endoscopic Artery Harvest
- Upper Extremity Artery Procurement
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Harvest
- Minimally Invasive Artery Removal
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Open Heart Bypass
CPT Codes:
- 33518: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 2 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 33509: Harvest of upper extremity artery, 1 segment, for coronary artery bypass procedure, endoscopic
- 33517: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); single vein graft (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Mitral Valve Replacement with Heart-Lung Machine
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
- Open Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery with Bypass
- Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
- 33430: Replacement, mitral valve, with cardiopulmonary bypass
Also known as:
- Endoscopic Vein Harvest for Bypass
- Endoscopy
- Video-Assisted Vein Harvest
- Minimally Invasive Vein Removal
- Endoscopic Saphenous Vein Harvest
- Vein Harvesting for CABG
CPT Codes:
- 33508: Endoscopy, surgical, including video-assisted harvest of vein(s) for coronary artery bypass procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart bypass surgery
- CABG surgery
- Arterial bypass graft
CPT Codes:
- 33533: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); single arterial graft
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery (CABG)
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Open Heart)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG Surgery
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Artery Bypass Graft
- Open Heart Surgery
- LAA Exclusion Surgery
- Left Atrial Appendage Ligation
- Open Heart LAA Closure
CPT Codes:
- 33534: Coronary artery bypass, using arterial graft(s); 2 coronary arterial grafts
- 33268: Exclusion of left atrial appendage, open, performed at the time of other sternotomy or thoracotomy procedure(s), any method (eg, excision, isolation via stapling, oversewing, ligation, plication, clip) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Tricuspid Valve Repair with Ring
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Tricuspid valvuloplasty with ring
- Tricuspid valve annuloplasty
- Heart valve repair surgery
- Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR)
- Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Clip Procedure
- Heart Valve Repair without Open Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33464: Valvuloplasty, tricuspid valve; with ring insertion
- 33418: Transcatheter mitral valve repair, percutaneous approach, including transseptal puncture when performed; initial prosthesis
Also known as:
- Open Aortic Valve Replacement (Prosthetic Valve)
- Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
- Open Heart Aortic Valve Surgery
- Prosthetic Aortic Valve Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33405: Replacement, aortic valve, open, with cardiopulmonary bypass; with prosthetic valve other than homograft or stentless valve
Also known as:
- Triple Bypass Surgery (Additional Grafts)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
- Heart Bypass Surgery
- Coronary Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 33519: Coronary artery bypass, using venous graft(s) and arterial graft(s); 3 venous grafts (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Chest Exploration for Post-Surgery Bleeding or Infection
- Postoperative Chest Exploration
- Chest Hemorrhage Exploration
- Thoracic Infection Check
CPT Codes:
- 35820: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; chest
Also known as:
- Heart Atrial Fibrillation Surgery (Modified Maze Procedure)
- Modified Maze Procedure
- Atrial Ablation and Reconstruction
- Heart Rhythm Surgery
- Cardiac Arrhythmia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 33257: Operative tissue ablation and reconstruction of atria, performed at the time of other cardiac procedure(s), limited (eg, modified maze procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Re-closure of Surgical Wound
- Secondary Wound Closure
- Repair of Wound Dehiscence
- Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
- Extensive Wound Re-stitching
CPT Codes:
- 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated
Does Dr. Crooke accept my insurance?
Dr. Crooke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 283-7686 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Crooke accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Crooke 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Crooke's office located?
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Dr. Crooke has appointments available at his Brooklyn, NY office. Please select a date and time below.
Recognitions
Castle Connolly Doctor’s Choice Awards
Doctor’s Choice - All Time
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition across all time
Doctor’s Choice - 2025
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in 2025
Doctor’s Choice - Last 5 Years
Among the most nominated for the Castle Connolly Top Doctor recognition in the last 5 years
What is Dr. Crooke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Crooke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457351744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crooke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Crooke
What is Dr. Gregory Crooke's specialty?
Dr. Crooke is a Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. Contact Dr. Crooke to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gregory Crooke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Crooke is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Maimonides 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 Gregory Crooke accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Crooke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Crooke offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Crooke, or call (718) 283-7686 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Gregory Crooke?
Please contact Dr. Crooke's office at (718) 283-7686 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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