Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Carvalho, Nephrologist in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Cristiane Carvalho, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL. Dr. Carvalho graduated from Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz and completed her residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Carvalho is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carvalho’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carvalho’s office.
Where did Dr. Carvalho go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: NEPHROLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MIAMI, FL
Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Medical School: Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz
What languages does Dr. Carvalho speak?
Dr. Carvalho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Carvalho treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Carvalho 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. Carvalho. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- 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
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 3
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Kidney Tubule Function Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Renal Tubular Disorder
- Impaired Kidney Tubule Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- N259: Disorder resulting from impaired renal tubular function, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Isolated Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Isolated proteinuria
- Transient protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R800: Isolated proteinuria
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Carvalho perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Cristiane Carvalho may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Carvalho's office.
Does Dr. Carvalho accept my insurance?
Dr. Carvalho 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. Carvalho accept in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Carvalho in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Carvalho's office located?
What is Dr. Carvalho's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Carvalho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396919635.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carvalho?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Carvalho
What is Dr. Cristiane Carvalho's specialty?
Dr. Carvalho is a Nephrologist near South Miami, FL. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Carvalho to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Cristiane Carvalho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Carvalho is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Jackson South Medical Center, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (FL) 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 Cristiane Carvalho accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Cristiane Carvalho is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cristiane Carvalho offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Carvalho's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cristiane Carvalho?
Please contact Dr. Carvalho's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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7900 SW 57th Ave Ste 21
South Miami, FL 33143