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Who is Dr. Wadhera, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Vikram Wadhera, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wadhera graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital Program. Dr. Wadhera is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wadhera’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wadhera’s office.
Where did Dr. Wadhera go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital Program
Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Wadhera speak?
Dr. Wadhera and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Wadhera typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Wadhera 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. Wadhera. 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 here.
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
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Wadhera typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Wadhera 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. Wadhera. 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 here.
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:
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Pancreas Transplant
- Pancreatic Allograft
- Pancreas Transplantation Surgery
- New Pancreas Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 48554: Transplantation of pancreatic allograft
Does Dr. Wadhera accept my insurance?
Dr. Wadhera 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. Wadhera accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Wadhera in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Wadhera's office located?
What is Dr. Wadhera's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wadhera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225288830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wadhera?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wadhera
What is Dr. Vikram Wadhera's specialty?
Dr. Wadhera is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.
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. Vikram Wadhera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wadhera is affiliated with The Mount Sinai 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 Vikram Wadhera accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vikram Wadhera is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vikram Wadhera offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wadhera's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vikram Wadhera?
Please contact Dr. Wadhera's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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