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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schenk, Transplant Surgeon in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Austin Schenk, MD, PHD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Columbus, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Schenk is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schenk’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schenk’s office at (614) 293-6724.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schenk?
Dr. Austin Schenk, MD, PHD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Schenk empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, Transplant-Pancreas, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Columbus, OH community, Dr. Schenk is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Schenk speak?
Dr. Schenk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Schenk typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk. 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:
- Immune Deficiency from External Causes
- Immune System and Disorder
- Environmental Immune Deficiency
- Acquired Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84822: Immunodeficiency due to external causes
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
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:
- 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:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Schenk typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Schenk 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. Schenk. 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:
- 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Schenk accept my insurance?
Dr. Schenk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (614) 293-6724 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schenk accept in Columbus, OH?
Dr. Schenk in Columbus, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Schenk's office located?
What is Dr. Schenk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schenk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083930614.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schenk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schenk
What is Dr. Austin Schenk's specialty?
Dr. Schenk is a Transplant Surgeon near Columbus, 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 this Dr. Austin Schenk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schenk is affiliated with The Ohio State University Wexner 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 Austin Schenk accepting new patients in Columbus, OH?
Yes, Dr. Austin Schenk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Austin Schenk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schenk's office at (614) 293-6724 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Austin Schenk?
Please contact Dr. Schenk's office at (614) 293-6724 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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