33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Olthoff, Surgeon in Allentown, PA?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Olthoff?
Dr. Kim Olthoff, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Olthoff empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver & Biliary Surgery, Liver Cancer, Transplant-Liver-Adult & Pediatric, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Allentown, PA community, Dr. Olthoff is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Olthoff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il | U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Medicine
Is Dr. Olthoff board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Kim Olthoff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Olthoff speak?
Dr. Olthoff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hebrew
- Spanish
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Olthoff typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Olthoff 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. Olthoff. 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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
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 Surgeon like Dr. Olthoff typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Olthoff 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. Olthoff. 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 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
Also known as:
- Living Donor Liver Removal (Right Lobe)
- Donor hepatectomy
- Right lobe liver donation surgery
- Living donor liver transplant surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47142: Donor hepatectomy (including cold preservation), from living donor; total right lobectomy (segments V, VI, VII and VIII)
Does Dr. Olthoff accept my insurance?
Dr. Olthoff 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. Olthoff accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Olthoff in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Olthoff's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Olthoff affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Olthoff has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Olthoff's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Olthoff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538196811.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Olthoff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Olthoff