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Who is Dr. Gelbfish, Vascular Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Gelbfish graduated from Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons and completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Gelbfish is fluent in English and Yiddish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gelbfish’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gelbfish’s office at (718) 258-3004.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gelbfish?
Dr. Gary Gelbfish, 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. Gelbfish empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dialysis Access, Vascular Access, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Brooklyn/NY community, Dr. Gelbfish is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gelbfish go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, General Surgery | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Gelbfish board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gelbfish, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Gelbfish speak?
Dr. Gelbfish and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Yiddish
What conditions does Dr. Gelbfish treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gelbfish 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. Gelbfish. 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:
- 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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
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:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Affecting Leg Bypass Grafts
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD in Leg Bypass Grafts
- Hardening of Leg Bypass Arteries
- Blocked Leg Bypass Grafts
- Atherosclerosis of Leg Bypass Grafts
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70508: Unspecified atherosclerosis of nonautologous biological bypass graft(s) of the extremities, other extremity
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain at Rest
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD right leg pain at rest
- Critical limb ischemia right leg
- Severe right leg artery pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70221: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with rest pain, right leg
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does Dr. Gelbfish perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gelbfish 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. Gelbfish. 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:
- 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:
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
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:
- 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:
- Balloon Angioplasty (Non-Heart/Brain/Leg)
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Transluminal Angioplasty
- Percutaneous Balloon Angioplasty
- Artery Widening Procedure
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 37246: Transluminal balloon angioplasty (except lower extremity artery(ies) for occlusive disease, intracranial, coronary, pulmonary, or dialysis circuit), open or percutaneous, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty within the same artery; initial artery
- 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:
- Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Access Declotting
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Gelbfish accept my insurance?
Dr. Gelbfish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 258-3004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gelbfish accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Gelbfish in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Deutsche Bank
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthComp
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gelbfish's office located?
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 1 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Gary Gelbfish an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Gelbfish has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Gelbfish, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Gelbfish's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gelbfish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275508954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gelbfish?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gelbfish
What is Dr. Gary Gelbfish's specialty?
Dr. Gelbfish 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. Gelbfish to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gary Gelbfish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gelbfish is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. 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 Gelbfish accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Gary Gelbfish is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gary Gelbfish offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gelbfish's office at (718) 258-3004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gary Gelbfish?
Please contact Dr. Gelbfish's office at (718) 258-3004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gary Gelbfish have?
Dr. Gary Gelbfish is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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