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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alsaka, Nephrologist in Florence, SC?
Dr. Mhd Alsaka, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Florence, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alsaka is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alsaka’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alsaka’s office at (843) 777-7290.
Is Dr. Alsaka board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Mhd Alsaka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alsaka speak?
Dr. Alsaka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Alsaka treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Alsaka 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. Alsaka. 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 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- 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 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- 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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Low Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Sudden Acidosis
- Metabolic Acid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis
Which procedures does Dr. Alsaka perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mhd Alsaka 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. Alsaka's office.
Does Dr. Alsaka accept my insurance?
Dr. Alsaka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 777-7290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alsaka accept in Florence, SC?
Dr. Alsaka in Florence, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alsaka's office located?
Dr. Mhd Alsaka's Primary Practice
101 William H Johnson St Ste 430
Florence, SC 29506
(843) 777-7290
What is Dr. Alsaka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alsaka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184880049.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alsaka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alsaka
What is Dr. Mhd Alsaka's specialty?
Dr. Alsaka is a Nephrologist near Florence, SC. 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. Alsaka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mhd Alsaka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alsaka is affiliated with Mcleod Regional Medical Center, Musc Health Florence Medical Center 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
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Is Mhd Alsaka accepting new patients in Florence, SC?
Yes, Dr. Mhd Alsaka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mhd Alsaka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alsaka's office at (843) 777-7290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mhd Alsaka?
Please contact Dr. Alsaka's office at (843) 777-7290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mhd Alsaka have?
Dr. Mhd Alsaka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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