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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zaaroura, Transplant Surgeon in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Ahmad Zaaroura, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Zaaroura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaaroura’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaaroura’s office at (716) 898-3000.
What languages does Dr. Zaaroura speak?
Dr. Zaaroura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Zaaroura typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Zaaroura 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. Zaaroura. 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 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: 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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Zaaroura typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Zaaroura 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. Zaaroura. 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 Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
- Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
- Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
- Kidney Graft Vein Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each
Also known as:
- Whipple Procedure
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Whipple operation
- Pancreas cancer surgery
- Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy
CPT Codes:
- 48150: Pancreatectomy, proximal subtotal with total duodenectomy, partial gastrectomy, choledochoenterostomy and gastrojejunostomy (Whipple-type procedure); with pancreatojejunostomy
Does Dr. Zaaroura accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaaroura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 898-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zaaroura accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Zaaroura in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Circles of Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zaaroura's office located?
What is Dr. Zaaroura's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zaaroura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073945432.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaaroura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaaroura
What is Dr. Ahmad Zaaroura's specialty?
Dr. Zaaroura is a Transplant Surgeon near Buffalo, NY.
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. Ahmad Zaaroura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zaaroura is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ahmad Zaaroura accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Zaaroura is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Zaaroura offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zaaroura's office at (716) 898-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Zaaroura?
Please contact Dr. Zaaroura's office at (716) 898-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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