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Who is Dr. Lunsford, Transplant Surgeon in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Keri Lunsford, MD, PHD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Lunsford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lunsford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lunsford’s office at (973) 972-7218.
What languages does Dr. Lunsford speak?
Dr. Lunsford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lunsford typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lunsford 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. Lunsford. 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.
Also known as:
- Personal History of Immunosuppressant Therapy
- Past immunosuppressive treatment
- Previous immune-suppressing drugs
- History of immunosuppression
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9225: Personal history of immunosuppression therapy
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lunsford typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lunsford 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. Lunsford. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Does Dr. Lunsford accept my insurance?
Dr. Lunsford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-7218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lunsford accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Lunsford in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lunsford's office located?
What is Dr. Lunsford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lunsford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407021132.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lunsford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lunsford
What is Dr. Keri Lunsford's specialty?
Dr. Lunsford is a Transplant Surgeon near Newark, NJ.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Keri Lunsford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lunsford is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Hospital - Newark. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Keri Lunsford accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Keri Lunsford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Keri Lunsford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lunsford's office at (973) 972-7218 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Keri Lunsford?
Please contact Dr. Lunsford's office at (973) 972-7218 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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