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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kwon, Transplant Surgeon in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Yong Kwon, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kwon is fluent in English and Korean, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kwon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwon’s office at (206) 987-2000.
What languages does Dr. Kwon speak?
Dr. Kwon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Korean
What conditions does Dr. Kwon treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kwon 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. Kwon. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Portal hypertension
- High Blood Pressure
- Liver Disease
- High blood pressure in the portal vein
- Liver portal pressure
- Elevated portal venous pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K766: Portal hypertension
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:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
What procedures does Dr. Kwon perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kwon 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. Kwon. 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.
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. Kwon accept my insurance?
Dr. Kwon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kwon accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Kwon in Dallas, TX 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kwon's office located?
What is Dr. Kwon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kwon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295996205.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kwon
What is Dr. Yong Kwon's specialty?
Dr. Kwon is a Transplant Surgeon near Dallas, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Kwon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Yong Kwon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kwon is affiliated with United Regional Healthcare System, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is Yong Kwon accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Yong Kwon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yong Kwon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office at (206) 987-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yong Kwon?
Please contact Dr. Kwon's office at (206) 987-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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