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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Franco Ahumada, Nephrologist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Franco Ahumada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco Ahumada’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco Ahumada’s office at (207) 973-7000.
What languages does Dr. Franco Ahumada speak?
Dr. Franco Ahumada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Franco Ahumada treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Franco Ahumada 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. Franco Ahumada. 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Swelling
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
- Cerebral Edema
- Edema of the Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
- G936: Cerebral edema
Also known as:
- Type 2 Heart Attack
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Type 2 Myocardial Infarction
- Secondary Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I21A1: Myocardial infarction type 2
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Toxic brain damage
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Franco Ahumada perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada 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. Franco Ahumada's office.
Does Dr. Franco Ahumada accept my insurance?
Dr. Franco Ahumada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Franco Ahumada accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Franco Ahumada in Bangor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maine
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Franco Ahumada's office located?
Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada's Primary Practice
489 State St
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 973-7000
What is Dr. Franco Ahumada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Franco Ahumada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295176089.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco Ahumada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franco Ahumada
What is Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada's specialty?
Dr. Franco Ahumada is a Nephrologist near Bangor, ME. 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. Franco Ahumada to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Franco Ahumada is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center 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 Gerardo Franco Ahumada accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gerardo Franco Ahumada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Franco Ahumada's office at (207) 973-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gerardo Franco Ahumada?
Please contact Dr. Franco Ahumada's office at (207) 973-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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