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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leong, Nephrologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Sheldon Leong is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Leong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leong’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leong’s office at (916) 564-6232.
What languages does Dr. Leong speak?
Dr. Leong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Leong treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Leong 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. Leong. 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, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Leong perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sheldon Leong 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. Leong's office.
Does Dr. Leong accept my insurance?
Dr. Leong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 564-6232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leong accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Leong in Sacramento, CA 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of Tennessee
Sutter Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Leong's office located?
Dr. Sheldon Leong's Primary Practice
1111 Exposition Blvd Ste 300
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 564-6232
What is Dr. Leong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467764654.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leong
What is Dr. Sheldon Leong's specialty?
Dr. Leong is a Nephrologist near Sacramento, CA. 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. Leong to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheldon Leong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leong is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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 Sheldon Leong accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sheldon Leong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheldon Leong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leong's office at (916) 564-6232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheldon Leong?
Please contact Dr. Leong's office at (916) 564-6232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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