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Dr. Kristina Lemon, MD

Transplant Surgeon

Cincinnati, OH

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lemon, Transplant Surgeon in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Kristina Lemon, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH. Dr. Lemon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lemon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lemon’s office at (708) 216-9000.

    What languages does Dr. Lemon speak?

    Dr. Lemon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lemon typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lemon 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. Lemon. 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:

    • Other Immune System Disorder
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Immunity Disorder
    • Immunological Disorder
    • Immune Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D8989: Other specified disorders involving the immune mechanism, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant Aftercare
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Liver Transplant
    • Post-liver transplant care
    • Liver recipient follow-up
    • Liver transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    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. Lemon typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lemon 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. Lemon. 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:

    • Liver Transplant Surgery
    • Orthotopic liver transplant
    • Cadaveric liver transplant
    • Living donor liver transplant
    • Liver replacement surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Abdominal Catheter
    • Intraperitoneal catheter removal
    • Tunneled catheter extraction
    • Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    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:

    • Ureter Stent Insertion
    • Ureteral Stent Placement
    • Ureterotomy with Stent
    • Kidney Tube Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 50605: Ureterotomy for insertion of indwelling stent, all types

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Exploration After Surgery
    • Post-Surgery Abdominal Exploration
    • Exploratory Laparotomy for Complications
    • Abdominal Surgery for Bleeding or Infection

    CPT Codes:

    • 35840: Exploration for postoperative hemorrhage, thrombosis or infection; abdomen

    Does Dr. Lemon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lemon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 216-9000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lemon accept in Cincinnati, OH?

    Dr. Lemon in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lemon's office located?

    Dr. Kristina Lemon's Primary Practice

    3188 Bellevue Ave

    Cincinnati, OH 45219

    (708) 216-9000

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    What is Dr. Lemon's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lemon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285182949.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lemon?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lemon

    What is Dr. Kristina Lemon's specialty?

    Dr. Lemon is a Transplant Surgeon near Cincinnati, OH.

    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. Kristina Lemon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lemon is affiliated with Uc Medical Center, The Christ Hospital, West Chester Hospital, Kettering Health Dayton 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 Dr. Kristina Lemon accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Kristina Lemon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kristina Lemon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lemon's office at (708) 216-9000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kristina Lemon?

    Please contact Dr. Lemon's office at (708) 216-9000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lemon's office located?

    Dr. Lemon's office is located in Cincinnati, OH.