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Who is Dr. Cardenas, Nephrologist in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Armando Cardenas, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Cardenas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardenas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cardenas’s office at (956) 796-5000.
What languages does Dr. Cardenas speak?
Dr. Cardenas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cardenas treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Cardenas 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. Cardenas. 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 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with 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
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
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:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Sudden Acidosis
- Metabolic Acid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis
Which procedures does Dr. Cardenas perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Armando Cardenas 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. Cardenas' office.
Does Dr. Cardenas accept my insurance?
Dr. Cardenas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 796-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cardenas accept in Laredo, TX?
Dr. Cardenas in Laredo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cardenas' office located?
Dr. Armando Cardenas' Primary Practice
6410 Cresent Loop Ste 100
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 796-5000
What is Dr. Cardenas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cardenas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043705528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cardenas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cardenas
What is Dr. Armando Cardenas's specialty?
Dr. Cardenas is a Nephrologist near Laredo, TX. 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. Cardenas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Armando Cardenas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cardenas is affiliated with Doctors Hospital Of Laredo which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Armando Cardenas accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Armando Cardenas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Armando Cardenas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cardenas's office at (956) 796-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Armando Cardenas?
Please contact Dr. Cardenas's office at (956) 796-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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