20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Moore, Transplant Surgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Derek Moore, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Moore is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moore’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moore’s office at (615) 222-4060.
Is Dr. Moore board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Derek Moore, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Moore speak?
Dr. Moore and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Moore typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Moore 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. Moore. 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:
- 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Moore typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Moore 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. Moore. 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:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
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
Does Dr. Moore accept my insurance?
Dr. Moore accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 222-4060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Moore accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Moore in Nashville, TN 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 Tennessee
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Moore's office located?
Dr. Derek Moore's Primary Practice
4230 Harding Pike Ste 530
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 222-4060
What is Dr. Moore's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Moore's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376697391.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moore?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Moore
What is Dr. Derek Moore's specialty?
Dr. Moore is a Transplant Surgeon near Nashville, TN.
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. Derek Moore affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Moore is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Tristar Hendersonville 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
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Is Derek Moore accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Derek Moore is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Moore offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Moore's office at (615) 222-4060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Moore?
Please contact Dr. Moore's office at (615) 222-4060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Moore have?
Dr. Derek Moore is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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