28 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palma-Vargas, Transplant Surgeon in Portland, ME?
Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Palma-Vargas completed his residency at Maine Medical Center. Dr. Palma-Vargas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palma-Vargas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palma-Vargas’s office at (207) 774-6368.
Where did Dr. Palma-Vargas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maine Medical Center
Is Dr. Palma-Vargas board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Palma-Vargas speak?
Dr. Palma-Vargas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Palma-Vargas treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Palma-Vargas 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. Palma-Vargas. 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:
- 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 Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
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:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
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:
- 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
What procedures does Dr. Palma-Vargas perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Palma-Vargas 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. Palma-Vargas. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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. Palma-Vargas accept my insurance?
Dr. Palma-Vargas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 774-6368 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palma-Vargas accept in Portland, ME?
Dr. Palma-Vargas in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palma-Vargas' office located?
What is Dr. Palma-Vargas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palma-Vargas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528072675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palma-Vargas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palma-Vargas
What is Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas's specialty?
Dr. Palma-Vargas is a Transplant Surgeon near Portland, ME. 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. Palma-Vargas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palma-Vargas is affiliated with MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, MaineGeneral Medical Center, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME, Pen Bay 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 Juan Palma-Vargas accepting new patients in Portland, ME?
Yes, Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palma-Vargas's office at (207) 774-6368 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Juan Palma-Vargas?
Please contact Dr. Palma-Vargas's office at (207) 774-6368 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas have?
Dr. Juan Palma-Vargas is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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