Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nigatu, Nephrologist in Long Island City, NY?
What languages does Dr. Nigatu speak?
Dr. Nigatu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Nigatu typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Nigatu 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. Nigatu. 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:
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
- Renal Transplant Complication
- Kidney Graft Problem
- Post-Kidney Transplant Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
- T8610: Unspecified complication of kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Nigatu typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Yezina Nigatu may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Nigatu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nigatu accept my insurance?
Dr. Nigatu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 659-8086 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nigatu accept in Long Island City, NY?
Dr. Nigatu in Long Island City, NY 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nigatu's office located?
Dr. Yezina Nigatu's Primary Practice
2520 30th Ave
Long Island City, NY 11102
(212) 659-8086
What hospitals are Dr. Nigatu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nigatu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nigatu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nigatu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760610554.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nigatu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nigatu