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Dr. James Agresti, DO

Dr. James Agresti, DO

Kenilworth, NJ

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Agresti, Nephrologist in Kenilworth, NJ?

    Dr. James Agresti, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Kenilworth, NJ. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Agresti completed his residency at Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Nephrology. Dr. Agresti is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Agresti’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Agresti’s office at (908) 272-0777.

    Where did Dr. Agresti go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Nephrology

    What languages does Dr. Agresti speak?

    Dr. Agresti and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Agresti treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Agresti 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. Agresti. 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 from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • 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 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Dehydration
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E860: Dehydration
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N178: Other acute kidney failure

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Agresti perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Agresti may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Agresti's office.

    Does Dr. Agresti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Agresti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 272-0777 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Agresti accept in Kenilworth, NJ?

    Dr. Agresti in Kenilworth, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Braven Health

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Agresti's office located?

    Dr. James Agresti's Primary Practice

    609 Kenilworth Blvd

    Kenilworth, NJ 07033

    (908) 272-0777

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    What is Dr. Agresti's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Agresti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306931837.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Agresti?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Agresti

    What is Dr. James Agresti's specialty?

    Dr. Agresti is a Nephrologist near Kenilworth, NJ. 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. Agresti to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Agresti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Agresti is affiliated with Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center 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 James Agresti accepting new patients in Kenilworth, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. James Agresti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Agresti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Agresti's office at (908) 272-0777 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Agresti?

    Please contact Dr. Agresti's office at (908) 272-0777 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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