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Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias, MD

Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias, MD

Phila, PA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandolias, Transplant Surgeon in Phila, PA?

    Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Phila, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Chandolias completed his residency at Albany Medical College. Dr. Chandolias is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandolias’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandolias’s office at (215) 456-4985.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chandolias?

    Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Chandolias empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Abdominal Transplant Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Pancreas & Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Phila/PA community, Dr. Chandolias is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Minnesota-Minneapolis

    • Residency: Albany Medical College | General Hospital of Kefalonia | Brown University

    • Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science

    Is Dr. Chandolias board certified in Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery since 2014

    What languages does Dr. Chandolias speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Chandolias treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Chandolias 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. Chandolias. 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
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    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:

    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Incisional Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Post-surgical Hernia
    • Surgical Incision Hernia
    • Scar Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Donation
    • Organ Donation
    • Living kidney donation
    • Deceased kidney donation
    • Renal donation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z524: Kidney donor

    Does Dr. Chandolias accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandolias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-4985 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chandolias accept in Phila, PA?

    Dr. Chandolias in Phila, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Chandolias' office located?

    Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias' Primary Practice

    5501 Old York Rd

    Phila, PA 19141

    (215) 456-4985

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    Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias' Practice 2

    609 W Germantown Pike Ste 140

    East Norriton, PA 19403

    (215) 456-6933

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

    Dr. Chandolias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164622031.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandolias?

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

    What is Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias's specialty?

    Dr. Chandolias is a Transplant Surgeon near Phila, PA. 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. Chandolias to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandolias is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital 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?

    Explore Transplant Surgeon with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Nikolaos Chandolias accepting new patients in Phila, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandolias's office at (215) 456-4985 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikolaos Chandolias?

    Please contact Dr. Chandolias's office at (215) 456-4985 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias have?

    Dr. Nikolaos Chandolias is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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