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Who is Dr. Caster, Nephrologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Dawn Caster, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Caster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Caster’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caster’s office at (502) 852-5757.
Is Dr. Caster board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Dawn Caster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Caster speak?
Dr. Caster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Caster treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Caster 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. Caster. 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 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Lupus
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Caused by Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Renal Hypertension
- Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure due to Kidney Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I151: Hypertension secondary to other renal disorders
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
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 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:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Repeated Blood in Urine from Kidney Issues
- Kidney Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria with Glomerular Disease
- Kidney-related Hematuria
- Persistent Blood in Urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N028: Recurrent and persistent hematuria with other morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Caster perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dawn Caster 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. Caster's office.
Does Dr. Caster accept my insurance?
Dr. Caster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 852-5757 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Caster accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Caster in Louisville, KY 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)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Caster's office located?
Dr. Dawn Caster's Primary Practice
401 E Chestnut St Unit 690
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 852-5757
What is Dr. Caster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659402287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caster
What is Dr. Dawn Caster's specialty?
Dr. Caster is a Nephrologist near Louisville, KY. 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. Caster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dawn Caster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Caster is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uofl Health - Uofl Hospital, Uofl Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. 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 Dawn Caster accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Dawn Caster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dawn Caster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caster's office at (502) 852-5757 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dawn Caster?
Please contact Dr. Caster's office at (502) 852-5757 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dawn Caster have?
Dr. Dawn Caster is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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