Christopher Carsten III MD in Columbia, South Carolina

Additional Medical Specialties Include:
GENERAL SURGERY

Medical School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation Year: 1992
The Primary Medical Specialty for Christopher Carsten III MD is listed as: Vascular Surgery
Credentials: MD
Additional Credentials:
Approximate Years of Experience: 32
PAC (PECOS ID)#: 4082695846
NPI #: 1275586471
NPI Created On: 05/18/2006
NPI Last Updated Listed as: 06/13/2022
Primary Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X
License Number:
16614
Listed Gender: Male

Forms of insurance accepted by include, but are not limited to:

• Humana
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Medicare

They are listed as accepting new patients.

Languages spoken by staff include: English.

Services and Procedures include:

1. Insertion of central venous catheter for infusion, patient 5 years or older
2. Removal of central venous catheter for infusion
3. Connection of tube graft to vein and artery for dialysis
4. Revision of dialysis graft with removal of blood cot, open procedure
5. Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation
6. Insertion of needle and/or catheter into dialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation
7. Balloon dilation of dialysis segment, accessed through the skin, with imaging including radiological supervision and interpretation
8. Radiological supervision and interpretation of imaging of artery of one arm or leg
9. Ultrasound evaluation of abdominal aorta to detect bulging (aneurysm)
10. Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel
11. Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device
12. Ultrasound scanning of blood flow (outside the brain) on both sides of head and neck
13. Ultrasound study of arteries of both arms and legs
14. Ultrasound study of arteries and arterial grafts of both legs
15. Ultrasound scan of veins of both arms or legs including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
16. Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
17. Ultrasound scan of vena cava or groin graft or vessel blood flow
18. Ultrasound scan of blood flow of aorta, vena cava, bypass graphs, or one side of the groin or limited scan
19. New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 30 minutes
20. Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 10 minutes