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Dr. Hautien Liou, MD

Dr. Hautien Liou, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Liou, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Peter Liou is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University and an Attending Transplant Surgeon at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is board-certified in general surgery and received specialty training in abdominal transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. His practice interests focus on the surgical management of adults and children with liver and bile duct disease including those with liver failure, cirrhosis, bile duct and gallbladder disease, as well as those with benign and malignant liver tumors and cysts. He is skilled in minimally invasive surgery and trained to perform both laparoscopic and robotic surgery whenever possible. Dr. Liou received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biochemistry and Music from Columbia College, and subsequently attended medical school at Columbia University?s College of Physicians and Surgeons. He was the recipient of a Doris Duke Translational Research Grant under the mentorship of Dr. Jessica Kandel. Dr. Liou then completed his general surgical residency at New York Presbyterian / Columbia, while receiving additional clinical training in Intestinal/Multivisceral transplant and Adult ECMO with Drs. Tomoaki Kato and Matthew Bacchetta during that time. He then continued with a surgical fellowship in Abdominal Organ Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at New York Presbyterian Columbia and Weill Cornell. Committed to providing compassionate and the latest comprehensive care, Dr. Liou routinely collaborates with an elite team of world-class providers in liver disease to achieve optimal outcomes and treatment success. He is also interested in international medicine, having participated in surgical outreaches and exchanges in China, Kenya, Swaziland, and Tanzania.

    What languages does Dr. Liou speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    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

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Liou typically perform?

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

    • 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:

    • Donor Liver Preparation for Transplant
    • Cadaver Liver Graft Preparation
    • Liver Transplant Backbench Preparation
    • Organ Procurement for Liver Transplant

    CPT Codes:

    • 47143: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor whole liver graft prior to allotransplantation, including cholecystectomy, if necessary, and dissection and removal of surrounding soft tissues to prepare the vena cava, portal vein, hepatic artery, and common bile duct for implantation; without trisegment or lobe split

    Also known as:

    • Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
    • Laparotomy Reopening
    • Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
    • Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry

    CPT Codes:

    • 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct to Intestine Connection (Roux-en-Y)
    • Roux-en-Y Hepaticojejunostomy
    • Biliary-Enteric Anastomosis
    • Intrahepatic Bile Duct Bypass
    • Bile Duct Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 47785: Anastomosis, Roux-en-Y, of intrahepatic biliary ducts and gastrointestinal tract

    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:

    • Open Kidney Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Kidney Tests
    • Surgical Kidney Biopsy
    • Kidney Tissue Sample (Open)
    • Renal Biopsy (Surgical)

    CPT Codes:

    • 50205: Renal biopsy; by surgical exposure of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
    • Kidney Transplant Preparation
    • Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
    • Renal Allograft Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Liou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Liou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Liou accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Liou in New York, NY 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)

    • Elderplan

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Liou's office located?

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway

    Floor 7

    New York, NY 10032

    (917) 300-0553

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

    Dr. Liou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801231055.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Liou?

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

    What is Dr. Hautien Liou's specialty?

    Dr. Liou is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.

    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. Hautien Liou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Liou is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving 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

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    Is Hautien Liou accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Hautien Liou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hautien Liou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Liou's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hautien Liou?

    Please contact Dr. Liou's office at (917) 300-0553 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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