65 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ames, Nephrologist in New York, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ames?
Dr. Richard Ames, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ames empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Dialysis Care, Hypertension, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Ames is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Ames go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hosp, Internal Medicine; Boston City Hosp, General Surgery
Medical School: Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons
Is Dr. Ames board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Richard Ames, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ames speak?
Dr. Ames and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ames typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ames 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. Ames. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Ames typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Ames may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Ames' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ames accept my insurance?
Dr. Ames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 224-4270 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ames accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Ames in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of New York
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Where is Dr. Ames' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Ames affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ames has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ames's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225111958.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ames?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ames