21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shen, Transplant Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Luke Shen, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Shen graduated from University of Wales in Great Britain and completed his residency at University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Shen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shen’s office at (210) 575-4837.
Where did Dr. Shen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Wales in Great Britain
Is Dr. Shen board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Luke Shen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shen speak?
Dr. Shen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Shen treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
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
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
What procedures does Dr. Shen perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Shen 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. Shen. 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:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Donor Kidney Arterial Reconstruction for Transplant
- Donor Kidney Ureter Reconstruction
- Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
- Renal allograft preparation
- Kidney donor artery repair
- Transplant kidney preparation
- Organ reconstruction for transplant
- Renal Allograft Ureteral Anastomosis
- Donor Kidney Ureter Repair
- Kidney Transplant Ureter Prep
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 50328: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; arterial anastomosis, each
- 50329: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; ureteral anastomosis, each
- 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:
- 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:
- Cadaver Kidney Removal for Transplant
- Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Deceased Donor Nephrectomy
- Kidney Harvest from Deceased Donor
- Cadaveric Kidney Donation
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
- Keyhole kidney removal for donation
- Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50300: Donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation); from cadaver donor, unilateral or bilateral
- 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
Also known as:
- Cadaver Liver Donation Surgery
- Pancreas Removal for Organ Donation
- Liver Harvest Cadaver
- Deceased Donor Liver Procurement
- Cadaveric Hepatectomy
- Donor Pancreatectomy
- Pancreas Harvest for Transplant
- Organ Donor Pancreas Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47133: Donor hepatectomy (including cold preservation), from cadaver donor
- 48550: Donor pancreatectomy (including cold preservation), with or without duodenal segment for transplantation
Does Dr. Shen accept my insurance?
Dr. Shen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 575-4837 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shen accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Shen in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shen's office located?
Dr. Luke Shen's Primary Practice
8201 Ewing Halsell Dr Fl 2
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 575-4837
What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134266810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shen
What is Dr. Luke Shen's specialty?
Dr. Shen is a Transplant Surgeon near San Antonio, TX. 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. Shen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Luke Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Shannon 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 Luke Shen accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Luke Shen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Luke Shen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (210) 575-4837 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Luke Shen?
Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (210) 575-4837 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Luke Shen have?
Dr. Luke Shen is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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