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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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.
Is Dr. Caster board certified as a 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 a Nephrologist like Dr. Caster typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- 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:
- 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:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
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:
- 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:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Protein Leakage Syndrome
- Protein-losing Nephropathy
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N041: Nephrotic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Caster typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Dawn Caster may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Caster's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Caster accept my insurance?
Dr. Caster accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Caster's office located?
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.
What does a Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Dawn Caster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Caster is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Nephrologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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 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 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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