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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hickman, Transplant Surgeon in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Laura Hickman, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN. She is board certified. Dr. Hickman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hickman’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hickman’s office at (615) 322-3000.
What languages does Dr. Hickman speak?
Dr. Hickman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hickman treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Hickman 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. Hickman. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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
Which procedures does Dr. Hickman perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Hickman 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. Hickman's office.
Does Dr. Hickman accept my insurance?
Dr. Hickman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 322-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hickman accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Hickman 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hickman's office located?
Dr. Laura Hickman's Primary Practice
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 322-3000
What is Dr. Hickman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780003871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hickman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hickman
What is Dr. Laura Hickman's specialty?
Dr. Hickman is a Transplant Surgeon near Nashville, TN. 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. Hickman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Hickman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hickman is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center 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 Laura Hickman accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Laura Hickman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Hickman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hickman's office at (615) 322-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Hickman?
Please contact Dr. Hickman's office at (615) 322-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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