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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Aitchison is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aitchison’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Aitchison typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Aitchison typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Aitchison 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Image-Guided Fluid Drainage
- Abscess drainage
- Hematoma drainage
- Cyst drainage
- Percutaneous fluid aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 10030: Image-guided fluid collection drainage by catheter (eg, abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, cyst), soft tissue (eg, extremity, abdominal wall, neck), percutaneous
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Samantha Aitchison affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aitchison is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville 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
When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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