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Dr. Steven Wisel, MD

Dr. Steven Wisel, MD

Transplant Surgeon, Surgeon

West Hollywood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wisel, Transplant Surgeon in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Steven Wisel, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA. Dr. Wisel completed his residency at University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wisel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wisel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wisel’s office at (310) 423-7573.

    Where did Dr. Wisel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco

    • Residency: University of California, San Francisco

    • Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago

    What languages does Dr. Wisel speak?

    Dr. Wisel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Wisel typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Wisel 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. Wisel. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    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. Wisel typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Wisel 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. Wisel. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
    • Keyhole kidney removal for donation
    • Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor

    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

    Does Dr. Wisel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wisel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-7573 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wisel accept in West Hollywood, CA?

    Dr. Wisel in West Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Wisel's office located?

    Dr. Steven Wisel's Primary Practice

    8700 Beverly Blvd

    West Hollywood, CA 90048

    (310) 423-7573

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    What is Dr. Wisel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wisel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689931818.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wisel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wisel

    What is Dr. Steven Wisel's specialty?

    Dr. Wisel is a Transplant Surgeon near West Hollywood, CA.

    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 Dr. Steven Wisel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wisel is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai 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 Dr. Steven Wisel accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Wisel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Wisel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wisel's office at (310) 423-7573 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Steven Wisel?

    Please contact Dr. Wisel's office at (310) 423-7573 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wisel's office located?

    Dr. Wisel's office is located in West Hollywood, CA.