EverydayHealthLogo
JF

Dr. James Francis, MD

Lexington, KY

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Francis, Nephrologist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. James Francis, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Francis graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Of Kentucky. Dr. Francis is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Francis’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Francis’s office at (859) 276-5355.

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

    • Residency: University Of Kentucky

    • Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Francis speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Francis treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Francis 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. Francis. 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, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • 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 Stage 3
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term 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)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney and Ureter Problem
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified

    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:

    • Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
    • AV Fistula Malfunction
    • Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
    • Dialysis Fistula Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. Francis perform as a Nephrologist?

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

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Francis' office.

    Does Dr. Francis accept my insurance?

    Dr. Francis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 276-5355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Francis accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Francis in Lexington, KY 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Francis' office located?

    Dr. James Francis' Primary Practice

    1401 Harrodsburg Rd Ste C335

    Lexington, KY 40504

    (859) 276-5355

    Get Directions

    Dr. James Francis' Practice 2

    805 Alexa Dr Ste B

    Mount Sterling, KY 40353

    Get Directions

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

    Dr. Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508878349.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Francis?

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

    What is Dr. James Francis's specialty?

    Dr. Francis is a Nephrologist near Lexington, KY. 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. Francis to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Francis is affiliated with Baptist Health Lexington, Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Ky, Baptist Health Richmond, Baptist Health Corbin 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

    Where can I learn more about Nephrologist?

    Explore Nephrologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is James Francis accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

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

    Does Dr. James Francis offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (859) 276-5355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Francis?

    Please contact Dr. Francis's office at (859) 276-5355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Other Nephrologist Near Lexington, KY

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lexington, KY
    FB
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lexington, KY
    KR
    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Lexington, KY
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists