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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fonte, Nephrologist in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Nanette Fonte, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fonte is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fonte’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fonte’s office at (661) 948-1388.
Is Dr. Fonte board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Nanette Fonte, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fonte speak?
Dr. Fonte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does Dr. Fonte treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fonte 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. Fonte. 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 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- 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 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid Overload
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Low BP
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I9589: Other hypotension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fonte perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nanette Fonte may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fonte's office.
Does Dr. Fonte accept my insurance?
Dr. Fonte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 948-1388 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fonte accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Fonte in Lancaster, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fonte's office located?
Dr. Nanette Fonte's Primary Practice
1759 W Avenue J # 101
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-1388
What is Dr. Fonte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fonte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962732974.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fonte?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fonte
What is Dr. Nanette Fonte's specialty?
Dr. Fonte is a Nephrologist near Lancaster, CA. 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. Fonte to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nanette Fonte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fonte is affiliated with Los Angeles General Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital 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 Nanette Fonte accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nanette Fonte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nanette Fonte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fonte's office at (661) 948-1388 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nanette Fonte?
Please contact Dr. Fonte's office at (661) 948-1388 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nanette Fonte have?
Dr. Nanette Fonte is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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