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Dr. Hitesh Kaul, MD

Transplant Surgeon

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kaul, Transplant Surgeon in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Hitesh Kaul, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kaul completed his residency at Maimonides Med Center. Dr. Kaul is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaul’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaul’s office.

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

    • Residency: Maimonides Med Center

    What languages does Dr. Kaul speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

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

    • 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: 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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

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

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

    • 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)

    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)

    Does Dr. Kaul accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kaul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kaul accept in Philadelphia, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Kaul's office located?

    Klein

    5401 Old York Rd Ste 505

    Philadelphia, PA 19141

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

    Dr. Kaul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437105756.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaul?

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

    What is Dr. Hitesh Kaul's specialty?

    Dr. Kaul is a Transplant Surgeon near Philadelphia, PA.

    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. Hitesh Kaul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kaul 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

    When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Hitesh Kaul accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Hitesh Kaul is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hitesh Kaul offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kaul's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hitesh Kaul?

    Please contact Dr. Kaul's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kaul's office located?

    Dr. Kaul's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.