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Dr. Silke Niederhaus, MD

Transplant Surgeon

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Niederhaus, Transplant Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Silke Niederhaus, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Niederhaus is fluent in English, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Niederhaus’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niederhaus’s office at (410) 328-5408.

    Is Dr. Niederhaus board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Silke Niederhaus, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Niederhaus speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • German

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

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Niederhaus 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. Niederhaus. 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
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • 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
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

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

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

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Laparoscopic Catheter Revision
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
    • Keyhole Catheter Adjustment
    • Peritoneal Catheter Revision
    • Laparoscopic Cannula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
    • 49325: Laparoscopy, surgical; with revision of previously placed intraperitoneal cannula or catheter, with removal of intraluminal obstructive material if performed

    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

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Vein Preparation
    • Donor Kidney Vein Reconstruction
    • Renal Allograft Venous Anastomosis
    • Kidney Graft Vein Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50327: Backbench reconstruction of cadaver or living donor renal allograft prior to transplantation; venous anastomosis, each

    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:

    • 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)

    Does Dr. Niederhaus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Niederhaus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Niederhaus accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Niederhaus in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Niederhaus' office located?

    Dr. Silke Niederhaus' Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-5408

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    Dr. Silke Niederhaus' Practice 2

    419 W Redwood St Fl 3

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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

    Dr. Niederhaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639127293.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niederhaus?

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

    What is Dr. Silke Niederhaus's specialty?

    Dr. Niederhaus is a Transplant Surgeon near Baltimore, MD.

    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 Dr. Silke Niederhaus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Niederhaus is affiliated with University Of Maryland Shore Medical Center At Easton, Inova Fairfax 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

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    Is Dr. Silke Niederhaus accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Silke Niederhaus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Silke Niederhaus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Niederhaus' office at (410) 328-5408 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Silke Niederhaus?

    Please contact Dr. Niederhaus' office at (410) 328-5408 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Niederhaus' office located?

    Dr. Niederhaus' office is located in Baltimore, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Silke Niederhaus have?

    Dr. Silke Niederhaus is certified by the American Board of Surgery.