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Dr. Ahad Lodhi, MD

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lodhi, Nephrologist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Ahad Lodhi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lodhi is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lodhi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lodhi’s office at (337) 494-7090.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Lodhi?

    Dr. Ahad Lodhi, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Lodhi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hypertension, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lake Charles/LA community, Dr. Lodhi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Lodhi speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Lodhi treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lodhi 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. Lodhi. 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 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • 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)
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N178: Other acute kidney failure
    • 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:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Lost kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
    • Missing kidney
    • Kidney removal
    • Nephrectomy (history of)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z905: Acquired absence of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Lodhi perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lodhi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Lodhi. 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:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Does Dr. Lodhi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lodhi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-7090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lodhi accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Lodhi in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lodhi's office located?

    Dr. Ahad Lodhi's Primary Practice

    3021 Lake St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 494-7090

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    Dr. Ahad Lodhi's Practice 2

    333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Ste 140

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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

    Dr. Lodhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982833851.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lodhi?

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

    What is Dr. Ahad Lodhi's specialty?

    Dr. Lodhi is a Nephrologist near Lake Charles, LA. 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. Lodhi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ahad Lodhi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lodhi is affiliated with CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital 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

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    Is Ahad Lodhi accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Ahad Lodhi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahad Lodhi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lodhi's office at (337) 494-7090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahad Lodhi?

    Please contact Dr. Lodhi's office at (337) 494-7090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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