Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Atiemo, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Kofi Atiemo is a board-certified abdominal transplant surgeon.Dr. Atiemo received his medical degree from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland (UK). He completed basic surgical training in the North-East of Scotland Basic Surgical Training Scheme, becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd). After moving to the United States, Dr. Atiemo completed junior general surgery residency years at the University of Pennsylvania and senior years at the University of Massachusetts. Following residency, Dr. Atiemo completed a 2 year NIH T32 research fellowship in abdominal transplant clinical outcomes at Northwestern University. During this research time, Dr. Atiemo earned a master?s degree in epidemiology and biostatistics from Northwestern University. Dr. Atiemo completed clinical fellowship in abdominal transplantation at Northwestern University and was Assistant Professor of Surgery at Tulane University.Dr. Atiemo enjoys soccer, hiking and fishing.
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Atiemo?
Dr. Kofi Atiemo, 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. Atiemo empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Pancreas & Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Atiemo is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Atiemo speak?
Dr. Atiemo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Atiemo typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Atiemo 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. Atiemo. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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. Atiemo typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Atiemo 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. Atiemo. 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:
- 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 (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:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
- 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:
- Removal of Abdominal Fluid Drain
- Peritoneal Shunt Removal
- Shunt Explantation
- Abdominal Shunt Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49429: Removal of peritoneal-venous shunt
Does Dr. Atiemo accept my insurance?
Dr. Atiemo 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. Atiemo accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Atiemo in New York, NY 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)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT)
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Atiemo's office located?
What is Dr. Atiemo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Atiemo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467688812.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atiemo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Atiemo
What is Dr. Kofi Atiemo's specialty?
Dr. Atiemo is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.
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. Kofi Atiemo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Atiemo is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell 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
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Is Kofi Atiemo accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Kofi Atiemo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kofi Atiemo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Atiemo's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kofi Atiemo?
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