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Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2009)
Professional interests include: aortic aneurysm repair, CT angiogram, minimally invasive surgery, and more.
1010 West 40th Street
Austin, TX 78756

Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI is a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI is affiliated with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, St. David's HealthCare, CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGEONS, PA and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center St. David's Medical Center St. David's North Austin Medical Center.

View Doctor's Full Profile (512) 459-9675

Office Locations

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center St. David's Medical Center St. David's North Austin Medical Center

1010 West 40th Street
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-9675
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3201 South Austin Avenue Suite 255
Georgetown, TX 78626
(512) 501-4287
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4316 James Casey Building E Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745
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930 Kohlers Crossing Suite 650
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 459-8753
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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood count tests
dialysis access thrombectomy
hematocrit test
surgical thrombectomy of dialysis access

In 2023, Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI had a list price for blood count tests, dialysis access thrombectomy, hematocrit test, and surgical thrombectomy of dialysis access that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

surgical thrombectomy of dialysis access

By Affordability:

arteriovenous anastomosis
AV fistula surgery
blood tests
hemodialysis access surgery
lab tests
metabolic panel
tunneled central line placement
vascular anastomosis

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI performed more surgical thrombectomy of dialysis access procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arteriovenous (AV) anastomosis, AV fistula surgery, blood tests, hemodialysis access surgery, lab tests, metabolic panel, tunneled central line placement, and vascular anastomosis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2016 were X-rays, vascular procedures and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures 12
vascular procedures 12
X-rays 12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 24
Female 16
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 55
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

catheterization 15
doctor visit 124
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 75
Female 54
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 99
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 62
Dementia 9
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

catheterization 19
doctor visit 200
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52
vascular procedures 20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 100
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 108
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2018 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 55
Dementia 14
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

catheterization 20
dialysis access procedures 11
doctor visit 200
hospital care 75
inpatient care 75
vascular procedures 48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 110
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 134
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 60
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

catheterization 13
doctor visit 172
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 86
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 103
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2020 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 69
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 64
Dementia 18
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2021 were open surgery, thrombectomy (blood clot removal), vascular procedures and dialysis access procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

catheterization 12
dialysis access procedures 13
doctor visit 110
open surgery 13
thrombectomy (blood clot removal) 13
vascular procedures 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 115
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 68
Black 73
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2021 were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 60
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2022 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 12
device removal 15
dialysis access procedures 44
doctor visit 113
open surgery 16
thrombectomy (blood clot removal) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 16
vascular procedures 113

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 126
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 135
Black 38
Hispanic 37
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 15
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 60
Dementia 13
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX during 2023 were vascular procedures, dialysis access procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 17
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 16
catheterization 11
device removal 11
dialysis access procedures 54
doctor visit 183
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
lab tests 38
minimally invasive procedures 16
open surgery 16
spinal procedures 16
thrombectomy (blood clot removal) 16
ultrasound (sonogram) 40
vascular procedures 182

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 166
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 39
Hispanic 39
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 36
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 59
Dementia 13
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated as a vascular surgeon in Austin, TX were vascular procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and lab tests.

anastomosis 14
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 16
catheterization 15
device removal 13
dialysis access procedures 26
doctor visit 157
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52
lab tests 38
minimally invasive procedures 16
open surgery 15
spinal procedures 16
thrombectomy (blood clot removal) 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 28
vascular procedures 64
X-rays 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI.

Gender
Male 100
Female 68
Ethnicity
Black / African American 77
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 48
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 9
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 20
85 and over 6
Less than 65 67
65 to 74 55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 72
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 59
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 9
Dementia 12

Education & Training

Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in 2009. He completed residency at Ochsner Medical Center. He is certified by the vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2009)

Residency: Ochsner Medical Center (2014)

Board Certification: vascular surgery by the American Board of Surgery, the American College of Surgeons, and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
St. David's HealthCare
CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR SURGEONS, PA
St. David's Round Rock Medical Center St. David's Medical Center St. David's North Austin Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.
Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:
United HealthCare (all affiliated plans)
Texas Municipal League (TML)
Multiplan PPO Network
HealthSmart Preferred Care
Blue Choice/Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO/HMO (including Blue Advantage HMO)
Medicaid (most major plans, but no out of state)
Chip (most major plans)
Medicare (Most Medicare Replacement Plans)
Ideal Care
Seton (all plans)
Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) POS & PPO Networks
Ambetter
Health Advantage Plan
Coventry/First Health/Mail Handlers
Covenant Management System Employee Benefit Plan
Aetna
Humana (all products and plans)
County Indigent Plans (Bastrop, Williamson, Travis)
Cigna (excluding the Local Plus Product)
Tricare (all plans)
Texas True Choice Networks

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 300 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI from all over the web to help you find the right in Austin, TX. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicolas Zea, MD, RPVI. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic, Inc. $10,816 ENDURANT IIS
$10,266 		Heli-FX EndoAnchor System
$176 		ELLIPSYS VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM
$168 		O-ARM
$145 		ANTERALIGN SPINAL SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY
$34 		Other
$27
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $9,831 VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface
$1,893 		EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis
$1,320 		EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis
$977 		PROPATEN Vascular Graft
$862 		TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
$789 		Other
$3,991
Endologix, Inc. $2,041 OVATION
$2,041
Penumbra, Inc. $1,910 Indigo
$1,468 		Penumbra System
$193 		Indigo System
$151 		Penumbra Ruby Coil
$98
Inari Medical, Inc. $1,414 ClotTriever
$705 		CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$409 		FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S
$300
Other $6,821 GlideWire
$949 		Endurant
$881 		ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System
$435 		Torus Stent Graft System
$315 		MAGNIFY-S
$306 		Other
$3,936
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $15,972
Travel and Lodging $15,557
Education $1,303

Biography

Dr. Nicolas Zea is a vascular surgery specialist in Austin, TX, Kyle, TX, and Georgetown, TX. Before performing his residency at Ochsner Medical Center, Dr. Zea attended Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center for medical school. These areas are among his clinical interests: amputation, minimally invasive surgery, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Patient ratings for Dr. Zea average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons and St. David's HealthCare.

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