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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Klinger, Surgeon in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Dean Klinger, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Klinger completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Klinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Klinger’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Klinger’s office at (262) 253-5400.
Where did Dr. Klinger go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, General Surgery | Med College Wisc Affil Hosps M
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Klinger board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Dean Klinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Klinger speak?
Dr. Klinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Klinger typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Klinger 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. Klinger. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Klinger typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Klinger 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. Klinger. 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)
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Laparoscopic Omental Tacking
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- Keyhole omentopexy
- Minimally invasive omental tacking
- Laparoscopic omentum fixation
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
- 49326: Laparoscopy, surgical; with omentopexy (omental tacking procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
- Tunneled Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter
- PD Catheter Placement
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
- 49421: Insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter for dialysis, open
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
Does Dr. Klinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Klinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 253-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Klinger accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Klinger in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Network Health
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wisconsin Physicians Health (WPS)
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Where is Dr. Klinger's office located?
Dr. Dean Klinger's Primary Practice
8701 Watertown Plank Rd Rm 4041
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(262) 253-5400
What is Dr. Klinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Klinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215906375.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Klinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Klinger
What is Dr. Dean Klinger's specialty?
Dr. Klinger is a Surgeon near Milwaukee, WI.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Dean Klinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Klinger is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls 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
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Is Dean Klinger accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Dean Klinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dean Klinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Klinger's office at (262) 253-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dean Klinger?
Please contact Dr. Klinger's office at (262) 253-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dean Klinger have?
Dr. Dean Klinger is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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