35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanchez-Fortis, Specialist in Miami, FL?
Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Miami, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Sanchez-Fortis graduated from Universidad Nueva San Salvador, Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center Program. Dr. Sanchez-Fortis is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanchez-Fortis’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanchez-Fortis’s office at (305) 756-4400.
Where did Dr. Sanchez-Fortis go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Universidad De El Salvador | Universidad Nacional | Universidad Nueva San Salvador, Facultad De Medicina
What languages does Dr. Sanchez-Fortis speak?
Dr. Sanchez-Fortis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Sanchez-Fortis typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Sanchez-Fortis 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. Sanchez-Fortis. 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 here.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- 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 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Does Dr. Sanchez-Fortis accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanchez-Fortis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 756-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanchez-Fortis accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Sanchez-Fortis in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Athena Health Care Systems
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanchez-Fortis' office located?
Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis' Primary Practice
11440 NW 7th Ave
Miami, FL 33168
(305) 756-4400
What is Dr. Sanchez-Fortis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanchez-Fortis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194759928.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanchez-Fortis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanchez-Fortis
What is Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis's specialty?
Dr. Sanchez-Fortis is a Specialist near Miami, FL.
Is this Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanchez-Fortis is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center - Miami, Fl, Jackson North Medical Center, Palmetto General Hospital 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 Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez-Fortis's office at (305) 756-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alfredo Sanchez-Fortis?
Please contact Dr. Sanchez-Fortis's office at (305) 756-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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