Dr. Douglas Franz

Omaha, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Franz, Nephrologist in Omaha, NE?

Dr. Douglas Franz is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Franz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franz’s office at (402) 559-7268.

What languages does Dr. Franz speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Franz typically treat?

As a Nephrologist, Dr. Franz 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. Franz. 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:

Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
CKD Stage 3b
Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

ICD-10 Codes:

N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b

What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Franz typically perform?

As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Franz may include:

Please contact Dr. Franz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Franz accept my insurance?

Dr. Franz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 559-7268 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Franz accept in Omaha, NE?

Dr. Franz in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia

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Where is Dr. Franz's office located?

Dr. Douglas Franz's Primary Practice

982055 Nebraska Medical Ctr

Omaha, NE 68198

(402) 559-7268

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Dr. Douglas Franz's Practice 2

St At S 42 Nd St

Omaha, NE 68105

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What hospitals are Dr. Franz affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Franz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga,Chattanooga, TN

Ranked Cancer Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Erlanger Baroness Hospital,Chattanooga, TN

Bradley Medical Center, Llc,Cleveland, TN

Erlanger Bledsoe Hospital,Pikeville, TN

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

Dr. Franz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326485566.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franz?

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

What is Dr. Douglas Franz's specialty?

Dr. Franz is a Nephrologist near Omaha, NE.

What does a Nephrologist do?

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.

Is Dr. Douglas Franz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Franz is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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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