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Who is Dr. Sundaramurthy, Nephrologist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Sundaramurthy is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sundaramurthy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sundaramurthy’s office at (515) 336-6557.
What languages does Dr. Sundaramurthy speak?
Dr. Sundaramurthy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Sundaramurthy treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sundaramurthy 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. Sundaramurthy. 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 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- 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 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal 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
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with 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
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- Kidney Damage from Pain Relievers
- Swollen Kidney
- Drug Reactions
- Kidney Disease
- Pain Relievers
- Analgesic Nephropathy
- Painkiller Kidney Damage
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N140: Analgesic nephropathy
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Other Persistent IgA Nephropathy
- Berger's Disease
- Immunoglobulin A Kidney Disease
- Recurrent IgA Nephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N02B9: Other recurrent and persistent immunoglobulin A nephropathy
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
Also known as:
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- PKD
- Cystic Kidney Disease
- Many Kidney Cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q613: Polycystic kidney, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Damage from Medications
- Drug Reactions
- Kidney Disease
- Drug-Induced Nephropathy
- Medication-Related Kidney Injury
- Toxic Nephropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- N142: Nephropathy induced by unspecified drug, medicament or biological substance
Which procedures does Dr. Sundaramurthy perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy 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. Sundaramurthy's office.
Does Dr. Sundaramurthy accept my insurance?
Dr. Sundaramurthy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 336-6557 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sundaramurthy accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Sundaramurthy in Des Moines, IA 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
State of Iowa
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Sundaramurthy's office located?
Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy's Primary Practice
1215 Pleasant St Ste 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 336-6557
What is Dr. Sundaramurthy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sundaramurthy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790073328.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sundaramurthy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sundaramurthy
What is Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy's specialty?
Dr. Sundaramurthy is a Nephrologist near Des Moines, IA. 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. Sundaramurthy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sundaramurthy is affiliated with Unitypoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Unitypoint Health-Methodist West 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 Dhivya Sundaramurthy accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dhivya Sundaramurthy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sundaramurthy's office at (515) 336-6557 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dhivya Sundaramurthy?
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