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Dr. Christina Papageorge, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Papageorge, Transplant Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Christina Papageorge, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Papageorge is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Papageorge’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Papageorge’s office at (608) 262-5420.

    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 here.

    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 here.

    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

    • All Other Third Party

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Inland Empire Health Plan

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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

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    What is Dr. Papageorge's NPI number?An 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

    What is Dr. Christina Papageorge's specialty?

    Dr. Papageorge is a Transplant Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA.

    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. Christina Papageorge affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Papageorge is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, St. Bernardine 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 Christina Papageorge accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Christina Papageorge is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christina Papageorge offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Papageorge's office at (608) 262-5420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christina Papageorge?

    Please contact Dr. Papageorge's office at (608) 262-5420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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