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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Du, Transplant Surgeon in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Christine Du, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Du is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Du’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Du’s office at (610) 402-8506.
What languages does Dr. Du speak?
Dr. Du and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Du typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Du 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. Du. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Renal Transplant Complication
- Kidney Graft Problem
- Post-Kidney Transplant Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8610: Unspecified complication of kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Du typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Du 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. Du. 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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Du accept my insurance?
Dr. Du accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 402-8506 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Du accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Du in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Capital Blue Cross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jefferson Health
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Du's office located?
210 Lvpg Transplant Surgery
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 210
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-8506
What is Dr. Du's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Du's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851558860.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Du?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Du
What is Dr. Christine Du's specialty?
Dr. Du is a Transplant Surgeon near Allentown, PA.
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. Christine Du affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Du is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Christine Du accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Christine Du is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Du offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Du's office at (610) 402-8506 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Du?
Please contact Dr. Du's office at (610) 402-8506 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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