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Dr. Carlos Zem, MD

San Antonio, TX

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zem, Nephrologist in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Carlos Zem, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zem graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas. Dr. Zem is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zem’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zem’s office at (210) 614-1515.

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

    • Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas | Universidad AutÛnoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

    Is Dr. Zem board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Zem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zem speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Zem treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Zem 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. Zem. 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 from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • 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
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic 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
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Dependence
    • Dialysis
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Dialysis
    • Renal Replacement Therapy
    • On Dialysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic kidney problems
    • Kidney issues from diabetes
    • Diabetes-related kidney damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1329: Other specified diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Tubular Necrosis
    • ATN
    • Kidney Tubule Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Zem perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carlos Zem may include:

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

    Does Dr. Zem accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 614-1515 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zem accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Zem in San Antonio, TX 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zem's office located?

    Dr. Carlos Zem's Primary Practice

    1123 N Main Ave Ste 120

    San Antonio, TX 78212

    (210) 614-1515

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    Dr. Carlos Zem's Practice 2

    215 E Quincy St Ste 610

    San Antonio, TX 78215

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

    Dr. Zem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437237914.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zem?

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

    What is Dr. Carlos Zem's specialty?

    Dr. Zem is a Nephrologist near San Antonio, TX. 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. Zem to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carlos Zem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zem is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Carlos Zem accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Carlos Zem is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carlos Zem offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zem's office at (210) 614-1515 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carlos Zem?

    Please contact Dr. Zem's office at (210) 614-1515 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carlos Zem have?

    Dr. Carlos Zem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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