20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tuazon, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?
Where did Dr. Tuazon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery | School of Health Sciences
Is Dr. Tuazon board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Tuazon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tuazon speak?
Dr. Tuazon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tagalog
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Tuazon typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Tuazon 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. Tuazon. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- ADPKD
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Adult PKD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q612: Polycystic kidney, adult type
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Tuazon typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Tuazon 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. Tuazon. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: 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;
Does Dr. Tuazon accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuazon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-4880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tuazon accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Tuazon in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Tuazon's office located?
Dr. Jennifer Tuazon's Primary Practice
4732 N Lincoln Ave Ste 200
Chicago, IL 60625
(312) 926-4880
What hospitals are Dr. Tuazon affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Tuazon has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Tuazon's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tuazon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275708109.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tuazon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tuazon