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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Basani, Nephrologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Shailesh Basani, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Basani is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Basani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basani’s office at (404) 410-3970.
Is Dr. Basani board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Shailesh Basani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Basani speak?
Dr. Basani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Basani treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Basani 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. Basani. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- High Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
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:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Basani perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shailesh Basani 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. Basani's office.
Does Dr. Basani accept my insurance?
Dr. Basani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 410-3970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Basani accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Basani in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Basani's office located?
Dr. Shailesh Basani's Primary Practice
5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ste 240
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 410-3970
What is Dr. Basani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Basani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629269972.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Basani
What is Dr. Shailesh Basani's specialty?
Dr. Basani is a Nephrologist near Atlanta, GA. 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. Basani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shailesh Basani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Basani is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta, Northside Hospital Duluth, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Northside Hospital Gwinnett, Emory Johns Creek 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
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Is Shailesh Basani accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shailesh Basani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shailesh Basani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Basani's office at (404) 410-3970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shailesh Basani?
Please contact Dr. Basani's office at (404) 410-3970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shailesh Basani have?
Dr. Shailesh Basani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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