Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Papageorge, Transplant Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?
What languages does Dr. Papageorge speak?
Dr. Papageorge and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Papageorge typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Papageorge 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. Papageorge. 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:
- 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
- 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 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Papageorge typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Papageorge 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. Papageorge. 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:
- Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
- Keyhole kidney removal for donation
- Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Wound Repair
- Suturing of kidney injury
- Kidney laceration repair
- Nephrorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 50500: Nephrorrhaphy, suture of kidney wound or injury
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:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
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)
Does Dr. Papageorge accept my insurance?
Dr. Papageorge accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 262-5420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Papageorge accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Papageorge in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Papageorge's office located?
Dr. Christina Papageorge's Primary Practice
1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(608) 262-5420
What hospitals are Dr. Papageorge affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Papageorge has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Papageorge's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Papageorge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851658710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Papageorge?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Papageorge