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Dr. Kenneth Brayman, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brayman, Transplant Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Kenneth Brayman, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Brayman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brayman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brayman’s office at (434) 924-9370.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Brayman?

    Dr. Kenneth Brayman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Brayman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transplant Immunology, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Pancreas, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Brayman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Brayman go to medical school and complete their residency?

      Is Dr. Brayman board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?

      Yes, Dr. Kenneth Brayman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

      What languages does Dr. Brayman speak?

      Dr. Brayman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

      • English

      What conditions does Dr. Brayman treat?

      As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Brayman 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. Brayman. 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:

      • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
      • Kidney Transplantation
      • Post-kidney transplant care
      • Kidney transplant follow-up
      • Renal transplant recovery

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

      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:

      • 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:

      • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
      • Kidney Transplantation
      • Renal Transplant Problem
      • Kidney Graft Issue
      • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

      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:

      • Acute Kidney Failure
      • Kidney Failure
      • Acute Renal Failure
      • Sudden Kidney Failure

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

      Also known as:

      • Other problems with blood vessel devices
      • Vascular device complications
      • Blood vessel implant issues
      • Prosthetic vascular device problems
      • Vascular graft complications

      ICD-10 Codes:

      • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

      What procedures does Dr. Brayman perform?

      As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Brayman 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. Brayman. 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:

      • 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

      Also known as:

      • Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
      • Kidney Biopsy
      • Biopsy
      • Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
      • Open Lymph Node Biopsy
      • Femoral Lymph Node Removal
      • Groin Lymph Node Removal
      • Renal biopsy
      • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
      • Needle kidney biopsy

      CPT Codes:

      • 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
      • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

      Also known as:

      • Fistula Ligation or Banding
      • AV Fistula Closure
      • Fistula Banding
      • Angioaccess Revision

      CPT Codes:

      • 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula

      Also known as:

      • Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
      • Fistula Declotting
      • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
      • AV Fistula Clot Removal

      CPT Codes:

      • 36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

      Also known as:

      • Direct Blood Vessel Repair in Arm/Hand
      • Upper Extremity Vascular Repair
      • Arm Artery Repair
      • Vein Repair Arm

      CPT Codes:

      • 35206: Repair blood vessel, direct; upper extremity

      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:

      • 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:

      • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
      • Tunneled Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
      • PD Catheter Placement
      • Dialysis Access Surgery
      • Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion

      CPT Codes:

      • 49421: Insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter for dialysis, open

      Also known as:

      • Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
      • Ventral hernia repair
      • Umbilical hernia surgery
      • Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
      • Incisional hernia repair

      CPT Codes:

      • 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible

      Does Dr. Brayman accept my insurance?

      Dr. Brayman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-9370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

      What insurance plans does Dr. Brayman accept in Charlottesville, VA?

      Dr. Brayman in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

      Top Insurances

      • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

      • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

      • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

      • Humana

      • Medicare

      • OptumRx

      • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

      • State of Tennessee

      • State of Virginia

      • UnitedHealthcare

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      Where is Dr. Brayman's office located?

      Dr. Kenneth Brayman's Primary Practice

      4 Hospital Dr

      Charlottesville, VA 22908

      (434) 924-9370

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      Dr. Kenneth Brayman's Practice 2

      1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4

      Charlottesville, VA 22903

      (434) 924-9370

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      What is Dr. Brayman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

      Dr. Brayman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306915921.

      What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brayman?

      Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brayman

      What is Dr. Kenneth Brayman's specialty?

      Dr. Brayman is a Transplant Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. 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. Brayman to book an appointment today.

      Is this Dr. Kenneth Brayman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

      Yes, Dr. Brayman is affiliated with UVA University 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 Kenneth Brayman accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

      Yes, Dr. Kenneth Brayman is accepting new patients at this time.

      Does Dr. Kenneth Brayman offer online booking?

      Please contact Dr. Brayman's office at (434) 924-9370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

      How can I make an appointment with Kenneth Brayman?

      Please contact Dr. Brayman's office at (434) 924-9370 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

      Which board certifications does Dr. Kenneth Brayman have?

      Dr. Kenneth Brayman is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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