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Who is Dr. Chishti, Pediatric Nephrologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Aftab Chishti, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Chishti is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chishti’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chishti’s office.
Is Dr. Chishti board certified in Pediatric Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Aftab Chishti, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Chishti speak?
Dr. Chishti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Chishti treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Chishti 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. Chishti. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- 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
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- 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
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
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
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Single Kidney at Birth
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
- Unilateral renal agenesis
- Congenital absence of one kidney
- Solitary kidney
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
- Q600: Renal agenesis, unilateral
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Kidney Dysplasia
- Kidney Cysts
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
- Renal Dysplasia
- Abnormal Kidney Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q614: Renal dysplasia
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Allergic Purpura
- Allergy
- Bleeding Disorder
- IgA Vasculitis
- Henoch-Schönlein purpura
- IgA vasculitis
- Vascular purpura
ICD-10 Codes:
- D690: Allergic purpura
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Chishti perform as a Pediatric Nephrologist?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aftab Chishti 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. Chishti's office.
Does Dr. Chishti accept my insurance?
Dr. Chishti 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. Chishti accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Chishti in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Passport Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chishti's office located?
What is Dr. Chishti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chishti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619144474.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chishti?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chishti
What is Dr. Aftab Chishti's specialty?
Dr. Chishti is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Lexington, KY. A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy. Contact Dr. Chishti to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aftab Chishti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Chishti is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uk Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Aftab Chishti accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Aftab Chishti is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aftab Chishti offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chishti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aftab Chishti?
Please contact Dr. Chishti's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aftab Chishti have?
Dr. Aftab Chishti is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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