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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nagaraju, Transplant Surgeon in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Santosh Nagaraju is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nagaraju is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagaraju’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagaraju’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Nagaraju speak?
Dr. Nagaraju and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Nagaraju treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Nagaraju 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. Nagaraju. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does Dr. Nagaraju perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Nagaraju 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. Nagaraju. 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:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
- Peritoneal Catheter Revision
- Laparoscopic Cannula Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed
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:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Nagaraju accept my insurance?
Dr. Nagaraju accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nagaraju accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Nagaraju in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nagaraju's office located?
Dr. Santosh Nagaraju's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What is Dr. Nagaraju's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nagaraju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497168595.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagaraju?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nagaraju
What is Dr. Santosh Nagaraju's specialty?
Dr. Nagaraju is a Transplant Surgeon near Charleston, SC. 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. Nagaraju to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Santosh Nagaraju affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nagaraju is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, CAMC General Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Lexington Medical Center, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Pikeville Medical Center 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 Santosh Nagaraju accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Santosh Nagaraju is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Santosh Nagaraju offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nagaraju's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Santosh Nagaraju?
Please contact Dr. Nagaraju's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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