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Edit this profileWhere to find Nicholas Fuca, MD
- Brooklyn location main office
960 40Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 - Queens Village location
20606 Hillside Ave, Queens Village, NY 11427 - Union location
1050 Galloping Hill Rd Ste 206, Union, NJ 07083 - Bronx location
3250 Westchester Ave Rm 102, Bronx, NY 10461 - New York location
1111 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
About Dr. Fuca
Nicholas Fuca, MD is a healthcare provider in Brooklyn, NY specializing in nephrology. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 1,821 Medicare patients across 21,745 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1447605340.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (718) 369-1444
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
960 40TH ST
Brooklyn, NY 11219
20606 Hillside Ave
Queens Village, NY 11427
1050 Galloping Hill Rd Ste 206
Union, NJ 07083
3250 Westchester Ave Rm 102
Bronx, NY 10461
1111 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025
1000 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
1 Gustave L Levy Pl
New York, NY 10029
1050 Galloping Hill Rd Ste 102
Union, NJ 07083
FIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET
New York, NY 10003
100 Hospital Rd Ste 203
East Patchogue, NY 11772
35 E 110th St Fl 3
New York, NY 10029
35 E 110th St Ste 2
New York, NY 10029
3250 Westchester Ave Ste 128
Bronx, NY 10461
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Medical diet therapy
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
21,745 services · 1,821 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
181 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
179 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
173 | Too few peers to compare |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
138 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
115 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36903 |
68 | More than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of vein with review by radiologist, initial vein | Procedure | 37248 |
34 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
34 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment and placement of stent with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36906 |
30 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
30 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Brooklyn 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel 3
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Fuca specialize in?
Dr. Fuca is a kidney specialist in Brooklyn, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Fuca located?
Dr. Fuca is listed at 960 40Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fuca's phone number?
The number on file is (718) 369-1444. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Fuca's NPI number?
Dr. Fuca's National Provider Identifier is 1447605340. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Fuca go to medical school?
Dr. Fuca attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Fuca been practicing?
Dr. Fuca has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Fuca do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Fuca performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel, insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Fuca confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Fuca. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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