26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lipshutz, Transplant Surgeon in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Gerald Lipshutz, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Lipshutz completed his residency at University California. Dr. Lipshutz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lipshutz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lipshutz’s office at (310) 794-4778.
Where did Dr. Lipshutz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University California
What languages does Dr. Lipshutz speak?
Dr. Lipshutz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lipshutz typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lipshutz 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. Lipshutz. 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:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lipshutz typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lipshutz 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. Lipshutz. 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
Does Dr. Lipshutz accept my insurance?
Dr. Lipshutz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 794-4778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lipshutz accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Lipshutz in Los Angeles, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
State of California
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Where is Dr. Lipshutz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Lipshutz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Lipshutz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Lipshutz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lipshutz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649205543.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lipshutz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lipshutz
What is Dr. Gerald Lipshutz's specialty?
Dr. Lipshutz is a Transplant Surgeon near Los Angeles, CA.
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 Dr. Gerald Lipshutz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lipshutz is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional 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 Dr. Gerald Lipshutz accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Gerald Lipshutz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerald Lipshutz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lipshutz's office at (310) 794-4778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Lipshutz?
Please contact Dr. Lipshutz's office at (310) 794-4778 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Lipshutz's office located?
Dr. Lipshutz's office is located in Los Angeles, CA.
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