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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tso, Transplant Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Paul Tso, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tso completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery. Dr. Tso is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tso’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tso’s office.
Where did Dr. Tso go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md
Is Dr. Tso board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Paul Tso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Tso speak?
Dr. Tso and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tso treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Tso 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. Tso. 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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Which procedures does Dr. Tso perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Paul Tso may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tso's office.
Does Dr. Tso accept my insurance?
Dr. Tso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tso accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Tso in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tso's office located?
What is Dr. Tso's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215993118.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tso?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tso
What is Dr. Paul Tso's specialty?
Dr. Tso is a Transplant Surgeon near Atlanta, GA. 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. Tso to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Tso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tso is affiliated with Emory University 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is Paul Tso accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Paul Tso is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Tso offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tso's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Tso?
Please contact Dr. Tso's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Paul Tso have?
Dr. Paul Tso is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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