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Who is Dr. Cracco Mahecha, Transplant Surgeon in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cracco Mahecha is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cracco Mahecha’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cracco Mahecha’s office at (859) 323-1691.
What languages does Dr. Cracco Mahecha speak?
Dr. Cracco Mahecha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cracco Mahecha treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cracco Mahecha 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. Cracco Mahecha. 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:
- 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:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
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:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
What procedures does Dr. Cracco Mahecha perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cracco Mahecha 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. Cracco Mahecha. 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:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Cracco Mahecha accept my insurance?
Dr. Cracco Mahecha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-1691 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cracco Mahecha accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Cracco Mahecha in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cracco Mahecha's office located?
Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha's Primary Practice
740 S Limestone Ste J301
Lexington, KY 40508
(859) 323-1691
Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha's Practice 3
676 N Saint Clair St Fl 19
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 695-8900
What is Dr. Cracco Mahecha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cracco Mahecha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275928889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cracco Mahecha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cracco Mahecha
What is Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha's specialty?
Dr. Cracco Mahecha is a Transplant Surgeon near Lexington, KY. 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. Contact Dr. Cracco Mahecha to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cracco Mahecha is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Richmond, Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital 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 Alejandro Cracco Mahecha accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Cracco Mahecha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cracco Mahecha's office at (859) 323-1691 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Cracco Mahecha?
Please contact Dr. Cracco Mahecha's office at (859) 323-1691 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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