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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bak, Transplant Surgeon in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Thomas Bak, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bak is fluent in English, Polish, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bak’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bak’s office.
Is Dr. Bak board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Bak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Bak speak?
Dr. Bak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Polish
Russian
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Bak typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bak 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. Bak. 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 here.
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
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Bak typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bak 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. Bak. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
- Keyhole kidney removal for donation
- Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor
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:
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Bak accept my insurance?
Dr. Bak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bak accept in Aurora, CO?
Dr. Bak in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bak's office located?
What is Dr. Bak's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457445785.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bak
What is Dr. Thomas Bak's specialty?
Dr. Bak is a Transplant Surgeon near Aurora, CO.
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. Thomas Bak affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bak is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Sheridan Memorial Hospital - Sheridan, Wy which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Thomas Bak accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Bak is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Bak offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bak's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Bak?
Please contact Dr. Bak's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Bak have?
Dr. Thomas Bak is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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