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Dr. Peter Kennealey, MD

Dr. Peter Kennealey, MD

Aurora, CO

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kennealey, Transplant Surgeon in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Peter Kennealey, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Kennealey graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Society of Transplantation, and Vascular Access Society of the Americas -. Dr. Kennealey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kennealey’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kennealey’s office at (720) 848-0000.

    Where did Dr. Kennealey go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Program | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Program, Surgical Oncology Research Fellowship | Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program, Transplant Surgery

    • Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Kennealey board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Kennealey, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery , American Board of Surgery since 2008

    What languages does Dr. Kennealey speak?

    Dr. Kennealey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Kennealey typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kennealey 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. Kennealey. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

    • Other problems with blood vessel devices
    • Vascular device complications
    • Blood vessel implant issues
    • Prosthetic vascular device problems
    • Vascular graft complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Kennealey typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Kennealey 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. Kennealey. 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
    • AV fistula repair
    • Dialysis graft revision
    • Open AV fistula revision

    CPT Codes:

    • 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
    • Dialysis Access Graft
    • Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
    • Synthetic Graft for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Kennealey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kennealey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kennealey accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Kennealey in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kennealey's office located?

    Uchealth Anschutz Medical Campus

    12605 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (720) 848-0000

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    Dr. Peter Kennealey's Practice 2

    1635 Aurora Ct Fl 7

    Aurora, CO 80045

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    Dr. Peter Kennealey's Practice 3

    214 E 23rd St

    Cheyenne, WY 82001

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American College of Surgeons

    Fellow

    American Society of Transplant Surgeons

    Board Member

    American Society of Transplantation

    Board Member

    Vascular Access Society of the Americas -

    Member

    What is Dr. Kennealey's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kennealey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073718680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kennealey?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kennealey

    What is Dr. Peter Kennealey's specialty?

    Dr. Kennealey is a Transplant Surgeon near Aurora, CO.

    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. Peter Kennealey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kennealey is affiliated with Uchealth University Of Colorado Hospital, Banner Wyoming 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 Peter Kennealey accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Kennealey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Kennealey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kennealey's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Kennealey?

    Please contact Dr. Kennealey's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Peter Kennealey have?

    Dr. Peter Kennealey is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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