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Dr. Peter Abt, MD

Dr. Peter Abt, MD

Allentown, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abt, Transplant Surgeon in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Peter Abt, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Abt graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed his residency at University of Rochester Medical Center. He is a member of the International Liver Transplantation Society, International Pancreas & Islet Transplant Association, International Pediatric Transplant Association, The Transplantation Society, American Association for The Study of Liver Diseases, National Kidney Registry , Surgery Committee, Society of University Surgeons, Surgical Outcomes Club, and The Renal Network , Organ Procurement & Transplant Committee. Dr. Abt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abt’s office.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Abt?

    Dr. Peter Abt, 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. Abt empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Surgery, Transplant-Kidney-Adult & Pediatric, Transplant-Liver-Adult & Pediatric, Transplant-Pancreas, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Allentown/PA community, Dr. Abt is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Fellow, Solid Organ Transplantation - Division of Transplant Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

    • Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center

    • Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

    Is Dr. Abt board certified in Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Abt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2002

    What languages does Dr. Abt speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Abt treat?

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

    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver

    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:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status
    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    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:

    • Incisional Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    Also known as:

    • Long-term liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Progressive liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma

    Does Dr. Abt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abt 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. Abt accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Abt in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abt's office located?

    Dr. Peter Abt's Primary Practice

    1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110

    Allentown, PA 18104

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    Dr. Peter Abt's Practice 2

    554 N Duke St Fl 3

    Lancaster, PA 17602

    (800) 789-7366

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    Dr. Peter Abt's Practice 3

    3400 Spruce St Fl 4

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    International Liver Transplantation Society

    Member

    International Pancreas & Islet Transplant Association

    Member

    International Pediatric Transplant Association

    Member

    The Transplantation Society

    Member

    American Association for The Study of Liver Diseases

    Member

    National Kidney Registry , Surgery Committee

    Member

    Society of University Surgeons

    Member

    Surgical Outcomes Club

    Member

    The Renal Network , Organ Procurement & Transplant Committee

    Member

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

    Dr. Abt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649206590.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abt?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Abt's specialty?

    Dr. Abt is a Transplant Surgeon near Allentown, PA. 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. Abt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Abt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abt is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 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

    Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?

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    Is Peter Abt accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Abt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Abt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abt's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Abt?

    Please contact Dr. Abt's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Abt have?

    Dr. Peter Abt is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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