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Who is Dr. Ernani, Transplant Surgeon in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Lucas Ernani, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ernani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ernani’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ernani’s office at (352) 265-0535.
What languages does Dr. Ernani speak?
Dr. Ernani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ernani typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ernani 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. Ernani. 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:
- 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:
- 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
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ernani typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ernani 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. Ernani. 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
Also known as:
- Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
- Laparotomy Reopening
- Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
- Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry
CPT Codes:
- 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy
Also known as:
- Donor Liver Preparation for Transplant
- Cadaver Liver Graft Preparation
- Liver Transplant Backbench Preparation
- Organ Procurement for Liver Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 47143: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor whole liver graft prior to allotransplantation, including cholecystectomy, if necessary, and dissection and removal of surrounding soft tissues to prepare the vena cava, portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct for implantation; without trisegment or lobe split
Also known as:
- Abdominal Exploration After Surgery
- Post-Surgery Abdominal Exploration
- Exploratory Laparotomy for Complications
- Abdominal Surgery for Bleeding or Infection
CPT Codes:
- 35840: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; abdomen
Does Dr. Ernani accept my insurance?
Dr. Ernani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-0535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ernani accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Ernani in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
CareCentrix
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ernani's office located?
Dr. Lucas Ernani's Primary Practice
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0535
What is Dr. Ernani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ernani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174198683.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ernani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ernani
What is Dr. Lucas Ernani's specialty?
Dr. Ernani is a Transplant Surgeon near Gainesville, FL.
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. Lucas Ernani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ernani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uf Health Shands Hospital. 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 Lucas Ernani accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Lucas Ernani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucas Ernani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ernani's office at (352) 265-0535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucas Ernani?
Please contact Dr. Ernani's office at (352) 265-0535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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