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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Safa, Vascular Surgeon in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. Toufic Safa, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Great Neck, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Safa graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at North Shore Univ Hosp, Vascular Surgery; Winthrop-University Hosp, General Surgery; Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery. He is a member of the SVS (Society of Vascular Surgery) ACS (American College of Surgeons) EVS (Eastern Vascular Society). Dr. Safa is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Safa’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Safa’s office at (516) 466-6760.
Where did Dr. Safa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: North Shore Univ Hosp, Vascular Surgery; Winthrop-University Hosp, General Surgery; Washington Hosp Ctr, General Surgery | Winthrop University Hospital | George Washington University Medical Center | Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals | NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
Is Dr. Safa board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Toufic Safa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2006, American Board of Surgery since 1999
What languages does Dr. Safa speak?
Dr. Safa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Safa typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Safa 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. Safa. 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:
- 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Safa typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Safa 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. Safa. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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 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:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Does Dr. Safa accept my insurance?
Dr. Safa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 466-6760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Safa accept in Great Neck, NY?
Dr. Safa in Great Neck, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Safa's office located?
Dr. Toufic Safa's Primary Practice
900 Northern Blvd Ste 140
Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 466-6760
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
SVS (Society of Vascular Surgery) ACS (American College of Surgeons) EVS (Eastern Vascular Society)
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What is Dr. Safa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Safa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740260918.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Safa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Safa
What is Dr. Toufic Safa's specialty?
Dr. Safa is a Vascular Surgeon near Great Neck, NY.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Toufic Safa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Safa is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital & Heart 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 Toufic Safa accepting new patients in Great Neck, NY?
Yes, Dr. Toufic Safa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Toufic Safa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office at (516) 466-6760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Toufic Safa?
Please contact Dr. Safa's office at (516) 466-6760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Toufic Safa have?
Dr. Toufic Safa is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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