Browse transplant surgeons in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island has 1 licensed transplant surgeons, which can make finding the right provider more challenging in some parts of the state. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD, which stands for Doctor of Medicine, at 100%.
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University trains practitioners in the state. Notable hospitals include Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Hasbro Children's Hospital. Health systems such as Lifespan Health System, and Care New England employ many of the state's transplant surgeons.
100% accept Medicare. Patients with Rhode Island Medicaid should verify coverage directly, as not all transplant surgeons participate.
Rhode Island Hospital is the state's largest hospital and the principal teaching hospital of Brown University.
Rhode Island has 1 licensed transplant surgeons. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of transplant surgeons in Rhode Island are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Transplant costs are among the highest in medicine. Kidney transplant costs $250,000 to $400,000. Liver transplant costs $500,000 to $800,000. Heart transplant costs $800,000 to $1.4 million. These figures include evaluation, surgery, hospital stay, and first-year medications. Actual costs in Rhode Island depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Transplant costs are typically covered by insurance, including Medicare for kidney transplant patients. The transplant center has a financial coordinator who helps navigate coverage. Immunosuppressive medications cost $1,000 to $3,000 per month and are required for life. Ask about patient assistance programs for ongoing medication costs.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Rhode Island has 1 transplant surgeons. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
100% of transplant surgeons in Rhode Island accept Medicare. Medicare covers organ transplants at Medicare-approved transplant centers. Part A covers the hospital stay. Part B covers the surgeon and outpatient visits. Medicare Part B covers immunosuppressive drugs for 36 months post-transplant (lifetime coverage for those with Part B who enrolled due to ESRD). You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some transplant surgeons in Rhode Island accept Rhode Island Medicaid, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers organ transplants in all states, though the list of covered organs varies. Prior authorization is required. Post-transplant immunosuppressive medications are generally covered. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Rhode Island Medicaid participation before scheduling.
Pre-transplant: evaluation visits over weeks to months, including medical clearance and committee review. Post-transplant: weekly labs and visits for the first month, then biweekly, monthly, and eventually every three to six months for life. Transplant patients require lifelong follow-up to monitor organ function and immunosuppression. With 1 transplant surgeons in Rhode Island, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Transplant Surgeons in the area may have trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Graduates of local programs often stay in the area to practice.
Organ transplantation is covered by medical insurance, including Medicare (which covers kidney transplants for all end-stage renal disease patients regardless of age). Transplant evaluation, surgery, hospital stay, and immunosuppressive medications are all covered benefits. Post-transplant medications are lifelong and expensive. Medicare covers immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients. For other organs, coverage varies by plan. Financial counselors at transplant centers help navigate coverage.