Who is Dr. Badescu, Nephrologist in Hickory, NC?
Where did Dr. Badescu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program
Medical School: New York Medical College | Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Tirgu-Mures
What languages does Dr. Badescu speak?
Dr. Badescu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Romanian; Moldavian; Moldovan
- ron
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Badescu typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Badescu 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. Badescu. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
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:
- Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin
Also known as:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Badescu typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Oana Badescu may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Badescu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Badescu accept my insurance?
Dr. Badescu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 327-7788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Badescu accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Badescu in Hickory, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Badescu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Badescu affiliated with?
Dr. Badescu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Badescu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Badescu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013289271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Badescu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Badescu