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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abdul, Nephrologist in Cartersville, GA?
Dr. Afu Abdul, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Cartersville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Abdul is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdul’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdul’s office.
Is Dr. Abdul board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Afu Abdul, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abdul speak?
Dr. Abdul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Abdul typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Abdul 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. Abdul. 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 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- 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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Abdul typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Abdul 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. Abdul. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Abdul accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdul 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. Abdul accept in Cartersville, GA?
Dr. Abdul in Cartersville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abdul's office located?
What is Dr. Abdul's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285834838.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdul
What is Dr. Afu Abdul's specialty?
Dr. Abdul is a Nephrologist near Cartersville, GA.
What does a Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Afu Abdul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abdul is affiliated with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Adventhealth Gordon, Hamilton Medical Center, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - Atlanta, Piedmont Atlanta 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 Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Afu Abdul accepting new patients in Cartersville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Afu Abdul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afu Abdul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abdul's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afu Abdul?
Please contact Dr. Abdul's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Afu Abdul have?
Dr. Afu Abdul is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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