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Dr. Nicholas Monaco, MD

San Jose, CA

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    Who is Dr. Monaco, Nephrologist in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Nicholas Monaco, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Monaco is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Monaco’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Monaco’s office at (415) 745-5665.

    Is Dr. Monaco board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Monaco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Monaco speak?

    Dr. Monaco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Monaco treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Monaco 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. Monaco. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome Stage 5
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I1311: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Monaco perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Monaco may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Monaco's office.

    Does Dr. Monaco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Monaco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 745-5665 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Monaco accept in San Jose, CA?

    Dr. Monaco in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Valley Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Monaco's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Monaco's Primary Practice

    105 N Bascom Ave Ste 202

    San Jose, CA 95128

    (415) 745-5665

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    Dr. Nicholas Monaco's Practice 2

    1900 Sullivan Ave Ste 816

    Daly City, CA 94015

    (650) 991-5800

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    Dr. Nicholas Monaco's Practice 3

    2105 Forest Ave

    San Jose, CA 95128

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    What is Dr. Monaco's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Monaco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457404816.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Monaco?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Monaco

    What is Dr. Nicholas Monaco's specialty?

    Dr. Monaco is a Nephrologist near San Jose, 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. Monaco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Monaco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Monaco is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Oconnor Hospital, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, El Camino Health - Los Gatos Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nicholas Monaco accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Monaco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Monaco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Monaco's office at (415) 745-5665 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Monaco?

    Please contact Dr. Monaco's office at (415) 745-5665 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Monaco have?

    Dr. Nicholas Monaco is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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