Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wertheim, Transplant Surgeon in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Jason Wertheim, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Wertheim completed his residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Wertheim is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wertheim’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wertheim’s office at (312) 926-8060.
Where did Dr. Wertheim go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California, Los Angeles, Transplantation | University of California-Los Angeles Medical Center | Univ. of California-Los Angeles Medical Center
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Wertheim board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Jason Wertheim, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wertheim speak?
Dr. Wertheim and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wertheim treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Wertheim 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. Wertheim. 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:
- 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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
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:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
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
Which procedures does Dr. Wertheim perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Jason Wertheim may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wertheim's office.
Does Dr. Wertheim accept my insurance?
Dr. Wertheim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-8060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wertheim accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Wertheim in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wertheim's office located?
Dr. Jason Wertheim's Primary Practice
3838 N Campbell Ave Bldg 1
Tucson, AZ 85719
(312) 926-8060
What is Dr. Wertheim's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wertheim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821289943.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wertheim?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wertheim
What is Dr. Jason Wertheim's specialty?
Dr. Wertheim is a Transplant Surgeon near Tucson, AZ. 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. Wertheim to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jason Wertheim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wertheim is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Jason Wertheim accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Jason Wertheim is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Wertheim offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wertheim's office at (312) 926-8060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Wertheim?
Please contact Dr. Wertheim's office at (312) 926-8060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jason Wertheim have?
Dr. Jason Wertheim is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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