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Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar, MD

Charlottesville, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nishio Lucar, Nephrologist in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nishio Lucar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishio Lucar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishio Lucar’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Nishio Lucar speak?

    Dr. Nishio Lucar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Nishio Lucar typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Nishio Lucar 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. Nishio Lucar. 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:

    • Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-organ transplant care
    • Organ transplant follow-up
    • Transplant recovery care
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Nishio Lucar typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Nishio Lucar 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. Nishio Lucar. 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:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Does Dr. Nishio Lucar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nishio Lucar 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. Nishio Lucar accept in Charlottesville, VA?

    Dr. Nishio Lucar in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nishio Lucar's office located?

    Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar's Primary Practice

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 4

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

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    Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar's Practice 2

    1015 Spring Creek Pkwy

    Zion Crossroads, VA 22942

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    Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar's Practice 3

    1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 430

    Arlington, VA 22205

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    What is Dr. Nishio Lucar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nishio Lucar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891986485.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nishio Lucar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nishio Lucar

    What is Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar's specialty?

    Dr. Nishio Lucar is a Nephrologist near Charlottesville, VA.

    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. Angie Nishio Lucar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nishio Lucar is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Prince William Medical Center, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Inova Loudoun 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 Angie Nishio Lucar accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nishio Lucar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Angie Nishio Lucar?

    Please contact Dr. Nishio Lucar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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