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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alvarez Casas, Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Josue Alvarez Casas, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alvarez Casas is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alvarez Casas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alvarez Casas’s office.
What languages does Dr. Alvarez Casas speak?
Dr. Alvarez Casas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alvarez Casas treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Alvarez Casas 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. Alvarez Casas. 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:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Multiple Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
- Post-multiple organ transplant care
- Multi-organ transplant follow-up
- Complex transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
- Z48288: Encounter for aftercare following multiple organ transplant
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:
- 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:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
What procedures does Dr. Alvarez Casas perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Alvarez Casas 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. Alvarez Casas. 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:
- 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:
- Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
Also known as:
- Donor Liver Preparation for Transplant
- Cadaver Liver Graft Preparation
- Liver Transplant Backbench Preparation
- Organ Procurement for Liver Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 47143: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor whole liver graft prior to allotransplantation, including cholecystectomy, if necessary, and dissection and removal of surrounding soft tissues to prepare the vena cava, portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct for implantation; without trisegment or lobe split
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Does Dr. Alvarez Casas accept my insurance?
Dr. Alvarez Casas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alvarez Casas accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Alvarez Casas in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alvarez Casas' office located?
What is Dr. Alvarez Casas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alvarez Casas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013235084.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alvarez Casas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alvarez Casas
What is Dr. Josue Alvarez Casas's specialty?
Dr. Alvarez Casas is a Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Alvarez Casas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Josue Alvarez Casas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alvarez Casas is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Staten Island University Hospital - North, St. Joseph's University 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 Josue Alvarez Casas accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Josue Alvarez Casas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josue Alvarez Casas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez Casas's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josue Alvarez Casas?
Please contact Dr. Alvarez Casas's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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