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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scalea, Transplant Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Joseph Scalea, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Scalea is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scalea’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scalea’s office at (410) 328-5408.
Where did Dr. Scalea go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Maryland | University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
What languages does Dr. Scalea speak?
Dr. Scalea and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Scalea treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Scalea 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. Scalea. 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
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
What procedures does Dr. Scalea perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Scalea 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. Scalea. 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:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Does Dr. Scalea accept my insurance?
Dr. Scalea accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scalea accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Scalea in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Scalea's office located?
What is Dr. Scalea's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scalea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144423112.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scalea?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scalea
What is Dr. Joseph Scalea's specialty?
Dr. Scalea is a Transplant Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. 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. Scalea to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Scalea affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scalea is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, McLeod Regional Medical Center, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, MUSC Health - Orangeburg 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 Joseph Scalea accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Scalea is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Scalea offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scalea's office at (410) 328-5408 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Scalea?
Please contact Dr. Scalea's office at (410) 328-5408 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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