Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rana, Transplant Surgeon in Houston, TX?
Dr. Abbas Rana, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Rana completed his residency at Columbia University General Surgery. Dr. Rana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rana’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rana’s office at (520) 626-6211.
Where did Dr. Rana go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCLA Fellow in Transplantation | UCLA Medical Center, Transplant Surgery | Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA | (Transplant Surgery), UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, LOS ANGELES, CA
Residency: Columbia University General Surgery | Columbia University Medical Center | New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Is Dr. Rana board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Abbas Rana, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Rana speak?
Dr. Rana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Rana typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Rana 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. Rana. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Rana typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Abbas Rana 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
Please contact Dr. Rana's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rana accept my insurance?
Dr. Rana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 626-6211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rana accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Rana in Houston, TX 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)
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rana's office located?
What is Dr. Rana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023261575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rana?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rana
What is Dr. Abbas Rana's specialty?
Dr. Rana is a Transplant Surgeon near Houston, TX.
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. Abbas Rana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rana is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center 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 Abbas Rana accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Abbas Rana is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abbas Rana offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rana's office at (520) 626-6211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abbas Rana?
Please contact Dr. Rana's office at (520) 626-6211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abbas Rana have?
Dr. Abbas Rana is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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