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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bohorquez, Transplant Surgeon in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Humberto Bohorquez, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Bohorquez graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina. Dr. Bohorquez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bohorquez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bohorquez’s office at (504) 842-3925.
Where did Dr. Bohorquez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Fac of Med-Papal University Javeriana-Bogota | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogot· Facultad de Medicina
What languages does Dr. Bohorquez speak?
Dr. Bohorquez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Bohorquez typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bohorquez 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. Bohorquez. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Bohorquez typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Bohorquez 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. Bohorquez. 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:
- Living Donor Kidney Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy
- Keyhole kidney removal for donation
- Minimally invasive kidney donation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 50547: Laparoscopy, surgical; donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor
Does Dr. Bohorquez accept my insurance?
Dr. Bohorquez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3925 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bohorquez accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Bohorquez in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bohorquez's office located?
Dr. Humberto Bohorquez's Primary Practice
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3925
What is Dr. Bohorquez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bohorquez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477733087.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bohorquez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bohorquez
What is Dr. Humberto Bohorquez's specialty?
Dr. Bohorquez is a Transplant Surgeon near New Orleans, LA.
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. Humberto Bohorquez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bohorquez is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, The University Of Kansas Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Humberto Bohorquez accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Humberto Bohorquez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Humberto Bohorquez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bohorquez's office at (504) 842-3925 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Humberto Bohorquez?
Please contact Dr. Bohorquez's office at (504) 842-3925 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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