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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Venkataraman, Nephrologist in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Venkataraman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venkataraman’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. Venkataraman’s office at (253) 697-4740.
What languages does Dr. Venkataraman speak?
Dr. Venkataraman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Venkataraman treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Venkataraman 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. Venkataraman. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- 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
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Venkataraman perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman 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. Venkataraman's office.
Does Dr. Venkataraman accept my insurance?
Dr. Venkataraman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 697-4740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Venkataraman accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Venkataraman in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Venkataraman's office located?
Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman's Primary Practice
1901 S Union Ave Ste B7005
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 697-4740
Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman's Practice 2
316 Martin L King Jr Way Ste 212
Tacoma, WA 98405
What is Dr. Venkataraman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Venkataraman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447602206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venkataraman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venkataraman
What is Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman's specialty?
Dr. Venkataraman is a Nephrologist near Tacoma, WA. 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. Venkataraman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Venkataraman is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital, Valley Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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 Sandheep Venkataraman accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sandheep Venkataraman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Venkataraman's office at (253) 697-4740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sandheep Venkataraman?
Please contact Dr. Venkataraman's office at (253) 697-4740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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