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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schaffer, Transplant Surgeon in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Randolph Schaffer, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Schaffer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schaffer’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schaffer’s office at (858) 554-4310.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Schaffer?
Dr. Randolph Schaffer, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Schaffer empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Laparoscopic Surgery, Transplant-Kidney, Transplant-Liver, Transplant-Pancreas, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the La Jolla/CA community, Dr. Schaffer is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Schaffer speak?
Dr. Schaffer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schaffer treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
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 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:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
What procedures does Dr. Schaffer perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Schaffer 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. Schaffer. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Schaffer accept my insurance?
Dr. Schaffer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-4310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schaffer accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Schaffer in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Martin's Point
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Schaffer's office located?
Dr. Randolph Schaffer's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Ste 200N
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-4310
What is Dr. Schaffer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schaffer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639141690.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schaffer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schaffer
What is Dr. Randolph Schaffer's specialty?
Dr. Schaffer is a Transplant Surgeon near La Jolla, CA. 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. Schaffer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Randolph Schaffer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Schaffer is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Randolph Schaffer accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Randolph Schaffer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Randolph Schaffer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schaffer's office at (858) 554-4310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Randolph Schaffer?
Please contact Dr. Schaffer's office at (858) 554-4310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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