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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abed, Nephrologist in Riverview, FL?
Dr. Firas Abed, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Riverview, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abed is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abed’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abed’s office at (813) 910-0030.
What languages does Dr. Abed speak?
Dr. Abed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Abed treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Abed 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. Abed. 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
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- 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:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6825: Body mass index [BMI] 25.0-25.9, adult
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Abed perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Firas Abed 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. Abed's office.
Does Dr. Abed accept my insurance?
Dr. Abed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 910-0030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abed accept in Riverview, FL?
Dr. Abed in Riverview, FL 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abed's office located?
Dr. Firas Abed's Primary Practice
3140 S Falkenburg Rd Ste 201
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 910-0030
What is Dr. Abed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275821183.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abed
What is Dr. Firas Abed's specialty?
Dr. Abed is a Nephrologist near Riverview, FL. 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. Abed to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Firas Abed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abed is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Firas Abed accepting new patients in Riverview, FL?
Yes, Dr. Firas Abed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firas Abed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abed's office at (813) 910-0030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firas Abed?
Please contact Dr. Abed's office at (813) 910-0030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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