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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wirtshafter, Nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wirtshafter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wirtshafter’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wirtshafter’s office at (267) 437-3163.
What languages does Dr. Wirtshafter speak?
Dr. Wirtshafter and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wirtshafter treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Wirtshafter 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. Wirtshafter. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- 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
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Low Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Acute Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Sudden Acidosis
- Metabolic Acid Buildup
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8721: Acute metabolic acidosis
Which procedures does Dr. Wirtshafter perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter 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. Wirtshafter's office.
Does Dr. Wirtshafter accept my insurance?
Dr. Wirtshafter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (267) 437-3163 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wirtshafter accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Wirtshafter in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wirtshafter's office located?
Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter's Primary Practice
10 E Moreland Ave Ste 100
Philadelphia, PA 19118
(267) 437-3163
What is Dr. Wirtshafter's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wirtshafter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679030605.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wirtshafter?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wirtshafter
What is Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter's specialty?
Dr. Wirtshafter is a Nephrologist near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Wirtshafter to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wirtshafter is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, St. Luke's Grand View 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 Stephanie Wirtshafter accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Wirtshafter offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wirtshafter's office at (267) 437-3163 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Wirtshafter?
Please contact Dr. Wirtshafter's office at (267) 437-3163 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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