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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Skaria, Nephrologist in Reno, NV?
Dr. Sunil Skaria, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Reno, NV with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Skaria completed his residency at Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine. Dr. Skaria is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Skaria’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Skaria’s office at (775) 322-4550.
Where did Dr. Skaria go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine
Medical School: St George',s University
Is Dr. Skaria board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Sunil Skaria, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Skaria speak?
Dr. Skaria and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Skaria treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Skaria 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. Skaria. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
What procedures does Dr. Skaria perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Skaria performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Skaria. 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:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
- Dialysis Circuit Angiography
- Fistula/Graft Evaluation
- Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;
Also known as:
- Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
- AV Fistula Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Replacement
- Tunneled Catheter Exchange
- Central Line Replacement
- IV Catheter Change
CPT Codes:
- 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access
Does Dr. Skaria accept my insurance?
Dr. Skaria accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (775) 322-4550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Skaria accept in Reno, NV?
Dr. Skaria in Reno, NV 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Medicare
Renown Health / Hometown Health
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Skaria's office located?
What is Dr. Skaria's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Skaria's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124129234.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Skaria?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Skaria
What is Dr. Sunil Skaria's specialty?
Dr. Skaria is a Nephrologist near Reno, NV. 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. Skaria to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sunil Skaria affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Skaria is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Tahoe Forest Hospital, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Carson Valley Health 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 Sunil Skaria accepting new patients in Reno, NV?
Yes, Dr. Sunil Skaria is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sunil Skaria offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Skaria's office at (775) 322-4550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sunil Skaria?
Please contact Dr. Skaria's office at (775) 322-4550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sunil Skaria have?
Dr. Sunil Skaria is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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