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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stites, Nephrologist in Denver, CO?
Dr. Erik Stites, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Denver, CO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Stites is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stites’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stites’s office at (720) 848-0000.
What languages does Dr. Stites speak?
Dr. Stites and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Stites treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Stites 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. Stites. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
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:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
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:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does Dr. Stites perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Stites 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. Stites. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Does Dr. Stites accept my insurance?
Dr. Stites accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 848-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stites accept in Denver, CO?
Dr. Stites in Denver, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Stites' office located?
Dr. Erik Stites' Primary Practice
2535 S Downing St Ste 460
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 848-0000
What is Dr. Stites's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stites's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407170244.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stites?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stites
What is Dr. Erik Stites's specialty?
Dr. Stites is a Nephrologist near Denver, CO. 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. Stites to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erik Stites affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stites is affiliated with Banner Wyoming Medical Center, Presbyterian Espanola Hospital, Southwest Health System - Cortez, West Park Hospital, Aspen Valley 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 Erik Stites accepting new patients in Denver, CO?
Yes, Dr. Erik Stites is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erik Stites offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stites's office at (720) 848-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Stites?
Please contact Dr. Stites's office at (720) 848-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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