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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nakkar, Nephrologist in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Talal Nakkar, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Kennesaw, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nakkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakkar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakkar’s office at (706) 721-1459.
What languages does Dr. Nakkar speak?
Dr. Nakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nakkar treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Nakkar 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. Nakkar. 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
- End-Stage 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
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- Long-term Calcineurin Inhibitor Use
- Chronic calcineurin therapy
- Taking calcineurin inhibitors
- Calcineurin medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79621: Long term (current) use of calcineurin inhibitor
Also known as:
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplantation
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
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
Which procedures does Dr. Nakkar perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Talal Nakkar 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. Nakkar's office.
Does Dr. Nakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-1459 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nakkar accept in Kennesaw, GA?
Dr. Nakkar in Kennesaw, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
OptumRx
State of Georgia
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Where is Dr. Nakkar's office located?
Dr. Talal Nakkar's Primary Practice
5150 Stilesboro Rd NW Ste 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(706) 721-1459
What is Dr. Nakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477041663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakkar
What is Dr. Talal Nakkar's specialty?
Dr. Nakkar is a Nephrologist near Kennesaw, GA. 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. Nakkar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Talal Nakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nakkar is affiliated with Augusta University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Talal Nakkar accepting new patients in Kennesaw, GA?
Yes, Dr. Talal Nakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Talal Nakkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nakkar's office at (706) 721-1459 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Talal Nakkar?
Please contact Dr. Nakkar's office at (706) 721-1459 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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