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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cowan, Transplant Surgeon in Boston, MA?
Dr. Vanessa Cowan, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Cowan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cowan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cowan’s office at (617) 632-9700.
What languages does Dr. Cowan speak?
Dr. Cowan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cowan treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cowan 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. Cowan. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Fistulas
- AV Fistula
- Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
- Artery-Vein Connection
ICD-10 Codes:
- I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired
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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
What procedures does Dr. Cowan perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Cowan 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. Cowan. 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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
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. Cowan accept my insurance?
Dr. Cowan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 632-9700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cowan accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Cowan in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arch Coal
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Meridian Health Plan
Network Health
Point32Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Alaska
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Cowan's office located?
What is Dr. Cowan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457592305.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cowan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cowan
What is Dr. Vanessa Cowan's specialty?
Dr. Cowan is a Transplant Surgeon near Boston, MA. 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. Cowan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vanessa Cowan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cowan is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, The Miriam 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is Vanessa Cowan accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Vanessa Cowan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanessa Cowan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cowan's office at (617) 632-9700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanessa Cowan?
Please contact Dr. Cowan's office at (617) 632-9700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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