Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achufusi, Nephrologist in Fitchburg, WI?
Is Dr. Achufusi board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Uzoamaka Achufusi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Achufusi speak?
Dr. Achufusi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Igbo
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Achufusi typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Achufusi 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. Achufusi. 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 Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- 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
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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 Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Achufusi typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Uzoamaka Achufusi may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Achufusi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Achufusi accept my insurance?
Dr. Achufusi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (608) 270-5656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achufusi accept in Fitchburg, WI?
Dr. Achufusi in Fitchburg, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Quartz Health Solutions
State of Wisconsin
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Achufusi's office located?
Dr. Uzoamaka Achufusi's Primary Practice
3034 Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53713
(608) 270-5656
What hospitals are Dr. Achufusi affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achufusi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Achufusi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achufusi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154558773.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achufusi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achufusi