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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Romero, Nephrologist in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Leonard Romero, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Albuquerque, NM. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Romero is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Romero’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Romero’s office at (505) 998-7400.
What languages does Dr. Romero speak?
Dr. Romero and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Romero treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Romero 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. Romero. 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 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- 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:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Organ Transplantation
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Romero perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leonard Romero 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. Romero's office.
Does Dr. Romero accept my insurance?
Dr. Romero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 998-7400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Romero accept in Albuquerque, NM?
Dr. Romero in Albuquerque, NM 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)
GlobalHealth
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
OptumRx
Presbyterian Health Plan
State of New Mexico
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Romero's office located?
Dr. Leonard Romero's Primary Practice
3821 Masthead St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 998-7400
What is Dr. Romero's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407995418.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Romero?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Romero
What is Dr. Leonard Romero's specialty?
Dr. Romero is a Nephrologist near Albuquerque, NM. 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. Romero to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leonard Romero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Romero is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Plains Regional Medical Center, Lovelace Westside Hospital 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
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Is Leonard Romero accepting new patients in Albuquerque, NM?
Yes, Dr. Leonard Romero is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leonard Romero offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (505) 998-7400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leonard Romero?
Please contact Dr. Romero's office at (505) 998-7400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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