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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lin, Transplant Surgeon in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Angello Lin, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA. He is board certified. Dr. Lin graduated from Emory University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Lin is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lin’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lin’s office at (706) 721-8623.
Where did Dr. Lin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Emory Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery; Univ Of Al Hosp, General Surgery | Emory University School Of Med
Medical School: Emory University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Lin board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Angello Lin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lin speak?
Dr. Lin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lin typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lin 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. Lin. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Lin typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Lin 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. Lin. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- Dialysis Fistula or Graft Revision
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
- AV Fistula Repair
- Dialysis Access Revision
- Thrombectomy of Dialysis Graft
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
- 36833: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; with thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Open Thrombectomy for Dialysis Fistula/Graft
- Fistula Declotting
- Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
- AV Fistula Clot Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36831: Thrombectomy, open, arteriovenous fistula without revision, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (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:
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Lin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-8623 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lin accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Lin in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Lin's office located?
What is Dr. Lin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184647760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lin
What is Dr. Angello Lin's specialty?
Dr. Lin is a Transplant Surgeon near Augusta, GA.
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. Angello Lin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lin is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center 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 Angello Lin accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Angello Lin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Angello Lin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (706) 721-8623 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Angello Lin?
Please contact Dr. Lin's office at (706) 721-8623 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Angello Lin have?
Dr. Angello Lin is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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