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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kitchens, Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. William Kitchens, MD, PHD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Kitchens is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kitchens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kitchens’s office at (404) 778-3712.
What languages does Dr. Kitchens speak?
Dr. Kitchens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Kitchens treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kitchens 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. Kitchens. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
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
Which procedures does Dr. Kitchens perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. William Kitchens 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kitchens' office.
Does Dr. Kitchens accept my insurance?
Dr. Kitchens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-3712 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kitchens accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Kitchens in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Kitchens' office located?
Dr. William Kitchens' Primary Practice
1365 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 778-3712
What is Dr. Kitchens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kitchens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598892952.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kitchens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kitchens
What is Dr. William Kitchens's specialty?
Dr. Kitchens is a Transplant Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. 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. Kitchens to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Kitchens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kitchens is affiliated with Emory University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is William Kitchens accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. William Kitchens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Kitchens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kitchens's office at (404) 778-3712 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Kitchens?
Please contact Dr. Kitchens's office at (404) 778-3712 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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