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Dr. Gary Gwertzman, MD

Dr. Gary Gwertzman, MD

Brooklyn, NY

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Gwertzman, Vascular Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Gary Gwertzman, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Gwertzman completed his residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Vascular Surgery; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Gwertzman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gwertzman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gwertzman’s office at (718) 270-1035.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gwertzman?

    Dr. Gary Gwertzman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Vascular Surgeon 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. Gwertzman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Gwertzman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Gwertzman go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Vascular Surgery; Bronx Municipal Hosp Ctr, General Surgery

    Is Dr. Gwertzman board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Gwertzman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Gwertzman speak?

    Dr. Gwertzman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gwertzman treat?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gwertzman 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. Gwertzman. 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:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Varicose Veins
    • Spider Veins
    • Venous Insufficiency
    • Chronic Venous Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
    • I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Peripheral Arterial Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries
    • Bilateral leg claudication
    • PAD both legs pain with activity
    • Both legs artery pain when walking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
    • I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs

    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:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    What procedures does Dr. Gwertzman perform?

    As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gwertzman 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. Gwertzman. 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
    • Major Vein Catheter Insertion
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
    • Central Venous Catheter Placement
    • Vena Cava Catheterization
    • IVC/SVC 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
    • 36010: Introduction of catheter, superior or inferior vena cava

    Also known as:

    • Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
    • Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Endovenous Laser Ablation
    • Vein Laser Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
    • Incompetent Vein Ablation
    • Varicose vein foam injection
    • Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
    • Saphenous vein treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
    • 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
    • Vein Injection Therapy
    • Varicose Vein Sclerosing
    • Chemical Ablation of Veins

    CPT Codes:

    • 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    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

    Also known as:

    • Vena Cava Filter Insertion
    • IVC Filter Placement
    • Blood Clot Filter Insertion
    • Endovascular Vena Cava Filter

    CPT Codes:

    • 37191: Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed

    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:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Additional Vessel)
    • Tibial Artery Revascularization
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Leg Artery Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 37232: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial/peroneal artery, unilateral, each additional vessel; with transluminal angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
    • IVUS (Non-Coronary)
    • Vessel Ultrasound
    • Internal Artery Ultrasound

    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)

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: 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;

    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:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    Does Dr. Gwertzman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gwertzman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 270-1035 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gwertzman accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Gwertzman in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • ArcBest Corporation

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gwertzman's office located?

    Dr. Gary Gwertzman's Primary Practice

    450 Clarkson Ave Ste H

    Brooklyn, NY 11203

    (718) 270-1035

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    Dr. Gary Gwertzman's Practice 2

    3131 Kings Hwy Ste A7

    Brooklyn, NY 11234

    (718) 677-0109

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    What is Dr. Gwertzman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Gwertzman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871571679.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gwertzman?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gwertzman

    What is Dr. Gary Gwertzman's specialty?

    Dr. Gwertzman is a Vascular Surgeon near Brooklyn, NY. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Gwertzman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gary Gwertzman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gwertzman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Brooklyn. 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 Gary Gwertzman accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Gary Gwertzman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gary Gwertzman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gwertzman's office at (718) 270-1035 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gary Gwertzman?

    Please contact Dr. Gwertzman's office at (718) 270-1035 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Gwertzman have?

    Dr. Gary Gwertzman is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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