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Dr. Kashif Abad, MD

West Palm Beach, FL

Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abad, Nephrologist in West Palm Beach, FL?

    Dr. Kashif Abad, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in West Palm Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abad’s office at (561) 655-5511.

    What languages does Dr. Abad speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Abad typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Abad 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. Abad. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Abad typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Kashif Abad may include:

    Please contact Dr. Abad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Abad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 655-5511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abad accept in West Palm Beach, FL?

    Dr. Abad in West Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abad's office located?

    Dr. Kashif Abad also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Kashif Abad's Primary Practice

    1309 N Flagler Dr

    West Palm Beach, FL 33401

    (561) 655-5511

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    Dr. Kashif Abad's Practice 2

    8201 W Broward Blvd

    Plantation, FL 33324

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    What hospitals are Dr. Abad affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Abad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Broward Health Medical Center,Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Broward Health North,Deerfield Beach, FL
    Broward Health Medical Center,Fort Lauderdale, FL
    Adventhealth Orlando,Orlando, FL

    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kashif Abad?

    Dr. Abad has appointments available at his West Palm Beach, FL office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Abad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518405075.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abad?

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

    What is Dr. Kashif Abad's specialty?

    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 Dr. Kashif Abad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abad is affiliated with Florida Medical Center, Baptist Health South Miami 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 Dr. Kashif Abad accepting new patients in West Palm Beach, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Kashif Abad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kashif Abad offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Abad, or call (561) 655-5511 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kashif Abad?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Abad, or call (561) 655-5511 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Abad's office located?

    Dr. Abad's offices are located in West Palm Beach, FL and Plantation, FL.