Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zickler, Vascular Surgeon in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Robert Zickler, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zickler graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV). Dr. Zickler is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zickler’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zickler’s office at (704) 867-2141.
Where did Dr. Zickler go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
What languages does Dr. Zickler speak?
Dr. Zickler and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Zickler treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Zickler 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. Zickler. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Hardening of Leg Arteries in Both Legs
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg artery disease
- PAD in both legs
- Atherosclerosis of both legs
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70203: Unspecified atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities, bilateral legs
What procedures does Dr. Zickler perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Zickler 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. Zickler. 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:
- Carotid Artery Clearing Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Neck artery surgery
- Vertebral artery clearing
- Subclavian artery clearing
CPT Codes:
- 35301: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; carotid, vertebral, subclavian, by neck incision
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
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:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cephalic Vein Transposition
- Dialysis Access Creation
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
- 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition
Also known as:
- Aortobifemoral Bypass Graft
- Aortic-femoral bypass
- Aorta to leg artery bypass
- Synthetic graft bypass
CPT Codes:
- 35646: Bypass graft, with other than vein; aortobifemoral
Also known as:
- Open Femoral Artery Exposure
- Groin Incision for Artery Access
- Femoral Artery Cutdown
- Open Femoral Artery Access
CPT Codes:
- 34812: Open femoral artery exposure for delivery of endovascular prosthesis, by groin incision, unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- EVAR
- Aortic Stent Placement
- Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aorta Repair
CPT Codes:
- 34705: Endovascular repair of infrarenal aorta and/or iliac artery(ies) by deployment of an aorto-bi-iliac endograft including pre-procedure sizing and device selection, all nonselective catheterization(s), all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, all endograft extension(s) placed in the aorta from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation, and all angioplasty/stenting performed from the level of the renal arteries to the iliac bifurcation; for other than rupture (eg, for aneurysm, pseudoaneurysm, dissection, penetrating ulcer)
Also known as:
- Femoral-Popliteal Bypass Graft (Non-Vein)
- Leg Artery Bypass
- Fem-Pop Bypass
- Artificial Graft for Leg Artery
CPT Codes:
- 35656: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Varicose Vein Removal (Multiple Incisions)
- Stab Phlebectomy
- Microphlebectomy
- Varicose Vein Excision
CPT Codes:
- 37766: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; more than 20 incisions
Also known as:
- Forearm Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula Creation
- AV fistula surgery
- Forearm vein transposition
- Dialysis access fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36820: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by forearm vein transposition
Also known as:
- Femoral Artery Blockage Removal
- Femoral thromboendarterectomy
- Common femoral artery plaque removal
- Leg artery clot removal
CPT Codes:
- 35371: Thromboendarterectomy, including patch graft, if performed; common femoral
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Femoral-Tibial/Peroneal Artery Bypass Graft
- Leg Artery Bypass
- Femoral-Tibial Bypass
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Lower Leg Bypass Graft
CPT Codes:
- 35666: Bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, or peroneal artery
Also known as:
- Leg Compartment Pressure Release Surgery
- Leg fasciotomy
- Compartment syndrome surgery leg
- Leg muscle pressure release
CPT Codes:
- 27602: Decompression fasciotomy, leg; anterior and/or lateral, and posterior compartment(s)
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Muscle Flap Surgery
- Lower Extremity Flap Reconstruction
- Myocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Fasciocutaneous Flap Surgery
- Leg Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15738: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; lower extremity
Does Dr. Zickler accept my insurance?
Dr. Zickler accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 867-2141 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zickler accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Zickler 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)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Zickler's office located?
Dr. Robert Zickler's Primary Practice
660 Summit Crossing Pl Ste 301
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 867-2141
What is Dr. Zickler's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zickler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912914714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zickler?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zickler
What is Dr. Robert Zickler's specialty?
Dr. Zickler is a Vascular Surgeon near Gastonia, NC. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Zickler to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Zickler affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zickler is affiliated with CaroMont Regional 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 Robert Zickler accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Robert Zickler is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Zickler offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zickler's office at (704) 867-2141 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Zickler?
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