28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palma-Vargas, Transplant Surgeon in Portland, ME?
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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Palma-Vargas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Organ Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ 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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Palma-Vargas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
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
Cigna Group
Community Health Options
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicaid
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Palma-Vargas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Palma-Vargas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Palma-Vargas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Palma-Vargas's NPI number?A 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