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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kau, Nephrologist in Auburn, NY?
Dr. David Kau, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Auburn, NY. Dr. Kau is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kau’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kau’s office at (315) 567-0390.
What languages does Dr. Kau speak?
Dr. Kau and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Kau typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kau 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. Kau. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N186: End stage renal disease
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Kau typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. David Kau may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Kau's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kau accept my insurance?
Dr. Kau accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 567-0390 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kau accept in Auburn, NY?
Dr. Kau in Auburn, NY 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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kau's office located?
What is Dr. Kau's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kau's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063702405.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kau?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kau
What is Dr. David Kau's specialty?
Dr. Kau is a Nephrologist near Auburn, NY.
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. David Kau affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kau is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital, St. Joseph's Health Hospital - Syracuse, Ny 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 David Kau accepting new patients in Auburn, NY?
Yes, Dr. David Kau is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Kau offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kau's office at (315) 567-0390 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Kau?
Please contact Dr. Kau's office at (315) 567-0390 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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