Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Paterno, Transplant Surgeon in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Flavio Paterno, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Paterno graduated from University of Palermo. Dr. Paterno is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paterno’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paterno’s office.
Where did Dr. Paterno go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Palermo
What languages does Dr. Paterno speak?
Dr. Paterno and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does Dr. Paterno treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Paterno 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. Paterno. 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:
- Incisional Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Enlarged Liver
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Hepatomegaly
- Swollen liver
- Liver enlargement
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- R160: Hepatomegaly, not elsewhere classified
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
Also known as:
- Personal History of Immunosuppressant Therapy
- Past immunosuppressive treatment
- Previous immune-suppressing drugs
- History of immunosuppression
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9225: Personal history of immunosuppression therapy
Also known as:
- Non-cancerous Liver Growth
- Benign Tumor
- Liver Disease
- Benign liver tumor
- Liver neoplasm
- Non-malignant liver mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D134: Benign neoplasm of liver
What procedures does Dr. Paterno perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Paterno 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. Paterno. 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:
- Liver Transplant Surgery
- Orthotopic liver transplant
- Cadaveric liver transplant
- Living donor liver transplant
- Liver replacement surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47135: Liver allotransplantation, orthotopic, partial or whole, from cadaver or living donor, any age
Does Dr. Paterno accept my insurance?
Dr. Paterno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Paterno accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Paterno in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Paterno's office located?
What is Dr. Paterno's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Paterno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760666507.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paterno?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Paterno
What is Dr. Flavio Paterno's specialty?
Dr. Paterno is a Transplant Surgeon near Newark, NJ. 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. Paterno to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Flavio Paterno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Paterno is affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, St. Joseph's University 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 Flavio Paterno accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Flavio Paterno is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Flavio Paterno offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Paterno's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Flavio Paterno?
Please contact Dr. Paterno's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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