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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nishio Lucar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishio Lucar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishio Lucar’s office at (800) 543-8814.

    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 Dr. Nishio Lucar 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.

    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:

    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Other Kidney Transplant Complication
    • Kidney Transplant Failure
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection
    • Renal Transplant Problem
    • Kidney Graft Issue
    • Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
    • Renal Transplant Failure
    • Failed Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Graft Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
    • T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
    • T8612: Kidney transplant failure

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Awaiting Organ Transplant
    • Liver Transplant
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Organ transplant waitlist
    • On transplant list
    • Pre-transplant status
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Caused by Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Renal Hypertension
    • Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure due to Kidney Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I151: Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
    • Organ Donation
    • Donor screening exam
    • Organ donation assessment
    • Tissue donor evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue

    Also known as:

    • Cytomegalovirus Infection
    • CMV infection
    • CMV disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B259: Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    What procedures does Dr. Nishio Lucar 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.

    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 (800) 543-8814 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

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nishio Lucar's office located?

    Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar's Primary Practice

    1300 Jefferson Park Ave

    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    (800) 543-8814

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    Dr. Angie Nishio Lucar's Practice 2

    1015 Spring Creek Pkwy

    Zion Crossroads, VA 22942

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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. 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. Nishio Lucar to book an appointment today.

    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, Riverside Walter Reed 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 at (800) 543-8814 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 at (800) 543-8814 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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