20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tang, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ignatius Tang, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Tang completed his residency at University Of Chicago Hosps. Dr. Tang is fluent in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tang’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tang’s office.
Where did Dr. Tang go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of Chicago Hosps
What languages does Dr. Tang speak?
Dr. Tang and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Tang treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Tang 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. Tang. 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:
- 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:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Calcium Metabolism Disorder
- Calcium
- Metabolic Disorder
- Calcium Imbalance
- Calcium Processing Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8350: Unspecified disorder of calcium metabolism
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Tang perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ignatius Tang 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. Tang's office.
Does Dr. Tang accept my insurance?
Dr. Tang accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tang accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Tang in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Tang's office located?
What is Dr. Tang's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tang's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790885572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tang?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tang
What is Dr. Ignatius Tang's specialty?
Dr. Tang is a Nephrologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Tang to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ignatius Tang affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tang is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston 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 Ignatius Tang accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Ignatius Tang is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ignatius Tang offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tang's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ignatius Tang?
Please contact Dr. Tang's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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