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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanmugarajah, Transplant Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Kumaran Shanmugarajah is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Shanmugarajah is currently affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Shanmugarajah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanmugarajah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanmugarajah’s office at (617) 726-2800.
What languages does Dr. Shanmugarajah speak?
Dr. Shanmugarajah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Shanmugarajah typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Shanmugarajah 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. Shanmugarajah. 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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Primary liver cancer
- Hepatic carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- C228: Malignant neoplasm of liver, primary, unspecified as to type
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Shanmugarajah typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Kumaran Shanmugarajah 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
Please contact Dr. Shanmugarajah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shanmugarajah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanmugarajah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 726-2800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanmugarajah accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Shanmugarajah in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shanmugarajah's office located?
What is Dr. Shanmugarajah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanmugarajah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093207698.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanmugarajah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanmugarajah
What is Dr. Kumaran Shanmugarajah's specialty?
Dr. Shanmugarajah is a Transplant Surgeon near Boston, MA.
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. Kumaran Shanmugarajah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanmugarajah is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Kumaran Shanmugarajah accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Kumaran Shanmugarajah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kumaran Shanmugarajah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanmugarajah's office at (617) 726-2800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kumaran Shanmugarajah?
Please contact Dr. Shanmugarajah's office at (617) 726-2800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114