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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Alaini is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alaini’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Nephrologist like Dr. Alaini typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- 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
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Alaini typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ahmed Alaini may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Alaini's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
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 this Dr. Ahmed Alaini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alaini is affiliated with Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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