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Who is Dr. Ichii, Transplant Surgeon in Orange, CA?
Dr. Hirohito Ichii, MD, PHD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. Dr. Ichii graduated from Kobe University / School of Medicine. Dr. Ichii is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ichii’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ichii’s office at (714) 456-7004.
Where did Dr. Ichii go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kobe University / School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ichii speak?
Dr. Ichii and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ichii typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ichii 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. Ichii. 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 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Ichii typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Ichii 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. Ichii. 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:
- Ureter Stent Insertion
- Ureteral Stent Placement
- Ureterotomy with Stent
- Kidney Tube Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types
Also known as:
- Open Kidney Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Kidney Tests
- Surgical Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Tissue Sample (Open)
- Renal Biopsy (Surgical)
CPT Codes:
- 50205: Renal biopsy; by surgical exposure of kidney
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Complicated Foreign Body Removal
- Cystourethroscopy with Stone Removal
- Ureteral Stent Removal
- Bladder Foreign Body Removal
CPT Codes:
- 52315: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); complicated
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
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
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Para-Aortic Lymph Node Removal
- Lymphadenectomy
- Lymph Node Dissection
- Pelvic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Para-Aortic Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38562: Limited lymphadenectomy for staging (separate procedure); pelvic and para-aortic
Does Dr. Ichii accept my insurance?
Dr. Ichii accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 456-7004 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ichii accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Ichii in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ichii's office located?
What is Dr. Ichii's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ichii's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457679656.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ichii?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ichii
What is Dr. Hirohito Ichii's specialty?
Dr. Ichii is a Transplant Surgeon near Orange, 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 this Dr. Hirohito Ichii affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ichii is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center 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 Hirohito Ichii accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hirohito Ichii is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hirohito Ichii offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ichii's office at (714) 456-7004 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hirohito Ichii?
Please contact Dr. Ichii's office at (714) 456-7004 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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