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Dr. Elmer Croushore, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Croushore, Vascular Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Elmer Croushore, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Croushore graduated from University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Croushore is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Croushore’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Croushore’s office at (352) 375-1212.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Croushore speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Croushore treat?

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

    • Aortic Aneurysm
    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
    • AAA
    • Aorta Bulge

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Carotid Artery Disease
    • Left Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
    • Right Carotid Artery Blockage
    • Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
    • Left Carotid Artery Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
    • I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    What procedures does Dr. Croushore perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Fistula Ligation or Banding
    • AV Fistula Closure
    • Fistula Banding
    • Angioaccess Revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula

    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:

    • 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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Upper Arm)
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cephalic Vein Transposition
    • Dialysis Access Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 36818: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm cephalic vein transposition

    Does Dr. Croushore accept my insurance?

    Dr. Croushore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 375-1212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Croushore accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Croushore in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • ZF TRW

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    Where is Dr. Croushore's office located?

    Dr. Elmer Croushore's Primary Practice

    4645 NW 8th Ave

    Gainesville, FL 32605

    (352) 375-1212

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

    Dr. Croushore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740243518.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Croushore?

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

    What is Dr. Elmer Croushore's specialty?

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

    Is this Dr. Elmer Croushore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Croushore is affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital 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 Elmer Croushore accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Elmer Croushore is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elmer Croushore offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Croushore's office at (352) 375-1212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elmer Croushore?

    Please contact Dr. Croushore's office at (352) 375-1212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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