22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ching, Nephrologist in Honolulu, HI?
Where did Dr. Ching go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Nephrology Or Hlth Sci Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi
Is Dr. Ching board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Karen Ching, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ching speak?
Dr. Ching and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ching typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ching 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. Ching. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- 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
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney 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
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:
- 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:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ching typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Ching may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Ching's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ching accept my insurance?
Dr. Ching accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 432-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ching accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Ching in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CMS
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
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Where is Dr. Ching's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ching affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ching has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ching's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ching's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275647612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ching?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ching