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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ludwig, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. John Ludwig, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ludwig is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ludwig’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ludwig’s office.
What languages does Dr. Ludwig speak?
Dr. Ludwig and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ludwig treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ludwig 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. Ludwig. 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 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- 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
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- 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
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Shrunken Kidney
- Kidney Tubule Function Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Kidney Atrophy
- Terminal Kidney Atrophy
- Impaired Kidney Tubule Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- N261: Atrophy of kidney (terminal)
- N2589: Other disorders resulting from impaired renal tubular function
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ludwig perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Ludwig 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. Ludwig's office.
Does Dr. Ludwig accept my insurance?
Dr. Ludwig accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ludwig accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Ludwig in Chicago, IL 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ludwig's office located?
What is Dr. Ludwig's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ludwig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215342449.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ludwig?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ludwig
What is Dr. John Ludwig's specialty?
Dr. Ludwig is a Nephrologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Ludwig to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Ludwig affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ludwig is affiliated with Community Hospital South, Saint Francis 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 John Ludwig accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. John Ludwig is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Ludwig offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ludwig's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Ludwig?
Please contact Dr. Ludwig's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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