FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lodhi, Nephrologist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Fahad Lodhi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Lodhi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lodhi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lodhi’s office at (337) 494-7090.
What languages does Dr. Lodhi speak?
Dr. Lodhi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lodhi treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lodhi 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. Lodhi. 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 Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Familial Hypophosphatemia
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hereditary hypophosphatemic rickets
- Hereditary Hypophosphatemic Rickets
- Low Phosphate Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8331: Familial hypophosphatemia
Also known as:
- Acute Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Sudden Acidosis
- Metabolic Acid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lodhi perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fahad Lodhi 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. Lodhi's office.
Does Dr. Lodhi accept my insurance?
Dr. Lodhi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-7090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lodhi accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Lodhi in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lodhi's office located?
What is Dr. Lodhi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lodhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669968301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lodhi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lodhi
What is Dr. Fahad Lodhi's specialty?
Dr. Lodhi is a Nephrologist near Lake Charles, LA. 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. Lodhi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fahad Lodhi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lodhi is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion 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 Fahad Lodhi accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Fahad Lodhi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fahad Lodhi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lodhi's office at (337) 494-7090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fahad Lodhi?
Please contact Dr. Lodhi's office at (337) 494-7090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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