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 by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Chaudhry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chaudhry’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 in 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
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:
- 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:
- Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
- Chronic immune system medication
- Long-term immune suppressants
- Immunomodulatory therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants
Also known as:
- Urogenital Implants
- Urinary Tract Implants
- Reproductive Organ Implants
- Genitourinary Devices
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z960: Presence of urogenital implants
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:
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Which procedures does Dr. Chaudhry perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Qasim Chaudhry may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chaudhry's office.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Unitypoint Health-Methodist West Hospital, Unitypoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital - Cedar Rapids 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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