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Who is Dr. Alaini, Nephrologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Ahmed Alaini, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alaini is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alaini’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alaini’s office at (505) 370-9600.
What languages does Dr. Alaini speak?
Dr. Alaini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alaini treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Alaini 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. Alaini. 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 from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- 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 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
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
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
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 Outer Layer Damage
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Cortical Necrosis
- Kidney Cortex Death
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N171: Acute kidney failure with acute cortical necrosis
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Alaini perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmed Alaini 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. Alaini's office.
Does Dr. Alaini accept my insurance?
Dr. Alaini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 370-9600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alaini accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Alaini in Albuquerque, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alaini's office located?
Dr. Ahmed Alaini's Primary Practice
5981 Jefferson St NE Ste A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 370-9600
Office Of Graduate Medical Education Ms 11 6093
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
What is Dr. Alaini's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alaini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780063347.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alaini?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alaini
What is Dr. Ahmed Alaini's specialty?
Dr. Alaini is a Nephrologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Alaini to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Alaini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alaini is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside 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 Ahmed Alaini accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Alaini is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Alaini offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alaini's office at (505) 370-9600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Alaini?
Please contact Dr. Alaini's office at (505) 370-9600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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