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Dr. Rauf Shahbazov, MD

Transplant Surgeon

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shahbazov, Transplant Surgeon in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Rauf Shahbazov, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Albany, NY. Dr. Shahbazov is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shahbazov’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shahbazov’s office at (315) 464-9535.

    What languages does Dr. Shahbazov speak?

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

    • English
    • Turkish

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

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

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Shahbazov typically perform?

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

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Does Dr. Shahbazov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shahbazov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-9535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shahbazov accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Shahbazov in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shahbazov's office located?

    Dr. Rauf Shahbazov's Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (315) 464-9535

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

    Dr. Shahbazov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730569633.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shahbazov?

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

    What is Dr. Rauf Shahbazov's specialty?

    Dr. Shahbazov is a Transplant Surgeon near Albany, 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 Dr. Rauf Shahbazov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shahbazov is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Glens Falls Hospital, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Westchester 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

    When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Transplant Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Rauf Shahbazov accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Rauf Shahbazov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rauf Shahbazov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shahbazov's office at (315) 464-9535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rauf Shahbazov?

    Please contact Dr. Shahbazov's office at (315) 464-9535 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shahbazov's office located?

    Dr. Shahbazov's office is located in Albany, NY.