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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bongu, Transplant Surgeon in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Advaith Bongu, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bongu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bongu’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bongu’s office at (212) 305-0914.
What languages does Dr. Bongu speak?
Dr. Bongu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bongu treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bongu 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. Bongu. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney 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:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
What procedures does Dr. Bongu perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bongu 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. Bongu. 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:
- 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:
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
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:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Bongu accept my insurance?
Dr. Bongu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-0914 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bongu accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Bongu in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
State of New Jersey
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bongu's office located?
What is Dr. Bongu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bongu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356577035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bongu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bongu
What is Dr. Advaith Bongu's specialty?
Dr. Bongu is a Transplant Surgeon near New Brunswick, NJ. 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. Bongu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Advaith Bongu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bongu is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Atlantic Health CentraState 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 Advaith Bongu accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Advaith Bongu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Advaith Bongu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bongu's office at (212) 305-0914 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Advaith Bongu?
Please contact Dr. Bongu's office at (212) 305-0914 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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