Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chaudhry, Transplant Surgeon in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Qasim Chaudhry, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chaudhry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaudhry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chaudhry’s office at (515) 283-1541.
Is Dr. Chaudhry board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Qasim Chaudhry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chaudhry speak?
Dr. Chaudhry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chaudhry treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Chaudhry 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. Chaudhry. 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:
- 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 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 Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
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:
- 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:
- Urogenital Implants
- Urinary Tract Implants
- Reproductive Organ Implants
- Genitourinary Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z960: Presence of urogenital implants
What procedures does Dr. Chaudhry perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Chaudhry 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. Chaudhry. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Chaudhry accept my insurance?
Dr. Chaudhry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 283-1541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chaudhry accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Chaudhry in Des Moines, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Chaudhry's office located?
Dr. Qasim Chaudhry's Primary Practice
1212 Pleasant St Ste 211
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 283-1541
What is Dr. Chaudhry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chaudhry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821252750.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chaudhry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chaudhry
What is Dr. Qasim Chaudhry's specialty?
Dr. Chaudhry is a Transplant Surgeon near Des Moines, IA. 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. Chaudhry to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Qasim Chaudhry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chaudhry is affiliated with UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids, UnityPoint Health-Methodist West Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE, MercyOne North Iowa 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 Qasim Chaudhry accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Qasim Chaudhry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Qasim Chaudhry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chaudhry's office at (515) 283-1541 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Qasim Chaudhry?
Please contact Dr. Chaudhry's office at (515) 283-1541 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Qasim Chaudhry have?
Dr. Qasim Chaudhry is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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