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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ngum, Nephrologist in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Roland Ngum, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in South Charleston, WV with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ngum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ngum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ngum’s office at (973) 985-8261.
What languages does Dr. Ngum speak?
Dr. Ngum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ngum treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ngum 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. Ngum. 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 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Which procedures does Dr. Ngum perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Roland Ngum 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. Ngum's office.
Does Dr. Ngum accept my insurance?
Dr. Ngum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 985-8261 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ngum accept in South Charleston, WV?
Dr. Ngum in South Charleston, WV 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
State of West Virginia
United Mine Workers of America
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ngum's office located?
Dr. Roland Ngum's Primary Practice
4825 Maccorkle Ave SW Ste A
South Charleston, WV 25309
(973) 985-8261
What is Dr. Ngum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ngum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730651878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ngum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ngum
What is Dr. Roland Ngum's specialty?
Dr. Ngum is a Nephrologist near South Charleston, WV. 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. Ngum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Roland Ngum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ngum is affiliated with Camc General Hospital 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
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Is Roland Ngum accepting new patients in South Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Roland Ngum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roland Ngum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ngum's office at (973) 985-8261 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roland Ngum?
Please contact Dr. Ngum's office at (973) 985-8261 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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