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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lopez, Specialist in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Montgomery, AL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lopez graduated from University of El Imam El Mahdi Faculty of Medicine Kosti and completed his residency at Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lopez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lopez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lopez’s office at (334) 269-0212.
Where did Dr. Lopez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University De El Salvador- Fac De Med- San Salvador- El Salvador | University of El Imam El Mahdi Faculty of Medicine Kosti
Is Dr. Lopez board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lopez speak?
Dr. Lopez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lopez treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Lopez 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. Lopez. 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 from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- 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 Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- 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 3a
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Volume Depletion
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Fluid Loss
- Low Body Fluid
- Hypovolemia
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E869: Volume depletion, unspecified
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E876: Hypokalemia
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Acidic Blood
- High Acidity in Body
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8720: Acidosis, unspecified
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
Does Dr. Lopez accept my insurance?
Dr. Lopez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 269-0212 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lopez accept in Montgomery, AL?
Dr. Lopez in Montgomery, AL 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 Alabama
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
United American / Torchmark
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Lopez's office located?
What is Dr. Lopez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lopez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700890936.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lopez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lopez
What is Dr. Rafael Lopez's specialty?
Dr. Lopez is a Specialist near Montgomery, AL. Contact Dr. Lopez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rafael Lopez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lopez is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center East - Montgomery which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Rafael Lopez accepting new patients in Montgomery, AL?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Lopez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Lopez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (334) 269-0212 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Lopez?
Please contact Dr. Lopez's office at (334) 269-0212 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Rafael Lopez have?
Dr. Rafael Lopez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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