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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Edgar, Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Lauren Edgar, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Edgar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Edgar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Edgar’s office at (312) 694-6961.
What languages does Dr. Edgar speak?
Dr. Edgar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Edgar typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Edgar 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. Edgar. 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Edgar typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Edgar 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. Edgar. 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:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
Also known as:
- Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
- 50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Does Dr. Edgar accept my insurance?
Dr. Edgar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 694-6961 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edgar accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Edgar in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Edgar's office located?
Dr. Lauren Edgar's Primary Practice
676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 694-6961
What is Dr. Edgar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edgar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497214878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edgar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edgar
What is Dr. Lauren Edgar's specialty?
Dr. Edgar is a Transplant Surgeon near Chicago, IL.
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. Lauren Edgar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Edgar is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Lauren Edgar accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Edgar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Edgar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Edgar's office at (312) 694-6961 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Edgar?
Please contact Dr. Edgar's office at (312) 694-6961 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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