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Dr. Luke Shen, MD

Dr. Luke Shen, MD

Transplant Surgeon

San Antonio, TX

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 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Shen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Shen typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Cadaver Kidney Removal for Transplant
    • Deceased Donor Nephrectomy
    • Kidney Harvest from Deceased Donor
    • Cadaveric Kidney Donation

    CPT Codes:

    • 50300: Donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation); from cadaver donor, unilateral or bilateral

    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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Shen's NPI number?A 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.

    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. Luke Shen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Shannon Medical Center, Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant 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

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Luke Shen?

    Please contact Dr. Shen's office at (210) 575-4837 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shen's office located?

    Dr. Shen's office is located in San Antonio, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Luke Shen have?

    Dr. Luke Shen is certified by the American Board of Surgery.