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Who is Dr. Thakral, Hepatologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Nimish Thakral, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Thakral is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakral’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakral’s office at (859) 323-0079.
What languages does Dr. Thakral speak?
Dr. Thakral and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thakral treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Thakral 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. Thakral. 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:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Long-term liver failure
- Liver Disease
- Chronic liver failure
- End-stage liver disease
- Progressive liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7210: Chronic hepatic failure without coma
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- R188: Other ascites
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
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:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
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
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Which procedures does Dr. Thakral perform as a Hepatologist?
As a Hepatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nimish Thakral may include:
- Colonic Polypectomy
- Hepatitis C Testing
- Hepatology Consultation
- Hepatology Follow Up
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Disease Consultation
- Liver Function Test
- Liver Imaging
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thakral's office.
Does Dr. Thakral accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakral accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-0079 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakral accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Thakral in Lexington, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thakral's office located?
Dr. Nimish Thakral's Primary Practice
740 S Limestone Ste D201
Lexington, KY 40536
(859) 323-0079
What is Dr. Thakral's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakral's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669969580.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakral?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakral
What is Dr. Nimish Thakral's specialty?
Dr. Thakral is a Hepatologist near Lexington, KY. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Thakral to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nimish Thakral affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakral is affiliated with Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Richmond, 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
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Is Nimish Thakral accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Nimish Thakral is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimish Thakral offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakral's office at (859) 323-0079 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimish Thakral?
Please contact Dr. Thakral's office at (859) 323-0079 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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