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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Goka, Pediatric Nephrologist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Selasie Goka, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Goka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Goka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Goka’s office at (215) 590-1000.
What languages does Dr. Goka speak?
Dr. Goka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Goka typically treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Goka 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. Goka. 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N186: End stage renal 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:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
What procedures does a Pediatric Nephrologist like Dr. Goka typically perform?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Selasie Goka may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Goka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Goka accept my insurance?
Dr. Goka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Goka accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Goka in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Goka's office located?
What is Dr. Goka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Goka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306257878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Goka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Goka
What is Dr. Selasie Goka's specialty?
Dr. Goka is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does a Pediatric Nephrologist do?
A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy.
Is this Dr. Selasie Goka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Goka is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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 Selasie Goka accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Selasie Goka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Selasie Goka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Goka's office at (215) 590-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Selasie Goka?
Please contact Dr. Goka's office at (215) 590-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Goka
Division Of Nephrology
3401 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104