Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gillespie, Nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gillespie?
Dr. Avrum Gillespie, 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. Gillespie empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, LGBTQ+ Health, Peritoneal Dialysis, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Philadelphia, PA community, Dr. Gillespie is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Gillespie board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Avrum Gillespie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gillespie speak?
Dr. Gillespie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Gillespie typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Gillespie 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. Gillespie. 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
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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 End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Gillespie typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Avrum Gillespie may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gillespie accept my insurance?
Dr. Gillespie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gillespie accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Gillespie in Philadelphia, PA 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)
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Gillespie's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gillespie affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gillespie has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gillespie's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gillespie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770747016.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillespie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gillespie