Dr. Timothy Davern, MD
Fresno, CA
29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Davern, Transplant Hepatologist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Timothy Davern, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Davern completed his residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School. Dr. Davern is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Davern’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Davern’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Davern?
Dr. Timothy Davern, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Hepatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Davern empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatology, Liver Failure, Transplant Medicine-Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fresno, CA community, Dr. Davern is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Davern go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSF Medical Center: Gastroenterology, Molecular Medicine Training Program (MMTP)
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Harvard Medical School
What languages does Dr. Davern speak?
Dr. Davern and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Davern typically treat?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Davern 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. Davern. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Complication
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Hepatic Transplant Complication
- Liver Graft Problem
- Post-Liver Transplant Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8640: Unspecified complication of liver transplant
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
What procedures does a Transplant Hepatologist like Dr. Davern typically perform?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Davern 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. Davern. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Catheter Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
CPT Codes:
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
Does Dr. Davern accept my insurance?
Dr. Davern accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Davern accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Davern in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
State of California
Sutter Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Davern's office located?
What is Dr. Davern's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Davern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699723379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Davern?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Davern
What is Dr. Timothy Davern's specialty?
Dr. Davern is a Transplant Hepatologist near Fresno, CA.
What does a Transplant Hepatologist do?
An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes.
Is this Dr. Timothy Davern affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Davern is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Timothy Davern accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Davern is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Davern offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Davern's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Davern?
Please contact Dr. Davern's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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