Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leventhal, Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Joseph Leventhal, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Leventhal completed his residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Leventhal is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leventhal’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leventhal’s office.
Where did Dr. Leventhal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals | University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
Is Dr. Leventhal board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Leventhal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Leventhal speak?
Dr. Leventhal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Leventhal typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Leventhal 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. Leventhal. 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
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Leventhal typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Leventhal 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. Leventhal. 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
- Donor Kidney Arterial Reconstruction for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Renal allograft preparation
- Kidney donor artery repair
- Transplant kidney preparation
- Organ reconstruction for transplant
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
- 50328: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; arterial anastomosis, each
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
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
Does Dr. Leventhal accept my insurance?
Dr. Leventhal 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. Leventhal accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Leventhal in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Leventhal's office located?
Recognitions
Awards
Chicago Super Doctors
What is Dr. Leventhal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leventhal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124050406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leventhal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leventhal
What is Dr. Joseph Leventhal's specialty?
Dr. Leventhal 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. Joseph Leventhal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leventhal is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital 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 Joseph Leventhal accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Leventhal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Leventhal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leventhal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Leventhal?
Please contact Dr. Leventhal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Leventhal have?
Dr. Joseph Leventhal is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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