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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aitchison, Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Samantha Aitchison, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Aitchison is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aitchison’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aitchison’s office at (404) 605-4600.
What languages does Dr. Aitchison speak?
Dr. Aitchison and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Aitchison treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Aitchison 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. Aitchison. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- 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
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic 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
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Care
- Dialysis
- PD catheter fitting
- Peritoneal dialysis access management
- Catheter adjustment for PD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4902: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplant Failure
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
- Renal Transplant Failure
- Failed Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Graft Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
- T8612: Kidney transplant failure
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
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 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Type 1 Diabetes Kidney Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1022: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Aitchison perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Samantha Aitchison 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. Aitchison's office.
Does Dr. Aitchison accept my insurance?
Dr. Aitchison accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 605-4600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aitchison accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Aitchison in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aitchison's office located?
Dr. Samantha Aitchison's Primary Practice
1968 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 605-4600
What is Dr. Aitchison's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aitchison's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447405758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aitchison?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aitchison
What is Dr. Samantha Aitchison's specialty?
Dr. Aitchison is a Transplant Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. 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. Aitchison to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samantha Aitchison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aitchison is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital 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 Samantha Aitchison accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Samantha Aitchison is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samantha Aitchison offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aitchison's office at (404) 605-4600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samantha Aitchison?
Please contact Dr. Aitchison's office at (404) 605-4600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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