DD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Daskalaki, Transplant Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Despoina Daskalaki, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Daskalaki is fluent in English, French, Greek, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Daskalaki’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Daskalaki’s office at (617) 636-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Daskalaki?
Dr. Despoina Daskalaki, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Daskalaki empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatobiliary Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Boston, MA community, Dr. Daskalaki is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Daskalaki speak?
Dr. Daskalaki and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Greek
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Daskalaki typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Daskalaki 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. Daskalaki. 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 Immunosuppressive Biologic Use
- Chronic biologic therapy
- Taking biologic immunosuppressants
- Biologic immune suppressants
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79620: Long term (current) use of immunosuppressive biologic
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:
- 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Daskalaki typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Daskalaki 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. Daskalaki. 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:
- 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:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Daskalaki accept my insurance?
Dr. Daskalaki accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Daskalaki accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Daskalaki in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Cigna Group
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Daskalaki's office located?
Dr. Despoina Daskalaki's Primary Practice
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 636-5000
What is Dr. Daskalaki's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Daskalaki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700248689.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Daskalaki?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Daskalaki
What is Dr. Despoina Daskalaki's specialty?
Dr. Daskalaki is a Transplant Surgeon near Boston, MA.
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. Despoina Daskalaki affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Daskalaki is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center 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
When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Transplant Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Despoina Daskalaki accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Despoina Daskalaki is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Despoina Daskalaki offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Daskalaki's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Despoina Daskalaki?
Please contact Dr. Daskalaki's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Transplant Surgeon Near Boston, MA
JP
Transplant Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. James Pomposelli, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified.
Boston, MA
Surgeon
Dr. Martin Hertl, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 28 years.
Boston, MA
AG
Transplant Surgeon
Accepting patientsDr. Amitabh Gautam, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations.
Boston, MA