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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kimura, Transplant Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shoko Kimura, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kimura is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Kimura is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kimura’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kimura’s office at (617) 643-4533.
What languages does Dr. Kimura speak?
Dr. Kimura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Kimura typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kimura 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. Kimura. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver 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
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Kimura typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Shoko Kimura 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. Kimura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kimura accept my insurance?
Dr. Kimura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 643-4533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kimura accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kimura in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BMC Health System
Centene Corporation
Community Health Options
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kimura's office located?
What is Dr. Kimura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kimura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679950109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kimura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kimura
What is Dr. Shoko Kimura's specialty?
Dr. Kimura is a Transplant Surgeon near Boston, MA.
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. Shoko Kimura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kimura is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Mid Coast Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Shoko Kimura accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Shoko Kimura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shoko Kimura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kimura's office at (617) 643-4533 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shoko Kimura?
Please contact Dr. Kimura's office at (617) 643-4533 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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