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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. Dr. Chishti is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chishti’s office.
Is Dr. Chishti board certified as a 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 a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Chishti typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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
What procedures does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Chishti typically perform?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Chishti 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Aftab Chishti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chishti is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Uk King's Daughters Medical Center, Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Lexington 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
When to see a Pediatric Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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