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Dr. Richard Steinacher, DO

Amherst, NY

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Steinacher, Nephrologist in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Richard Steinacher, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Amherst, NY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Steinacher graduated from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Nephrology; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Steinacher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Steinacher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Steinacher’s office at (716) 838-3188.

    Where did Dr. Steinacher go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Nephrology; Good Samaritan Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | SUNY Upstate Medical University Program

    • Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

    Is Dr. Steinacher board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Steinacher, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Steinacher speak?

    Dr. Steinacher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Steinacher treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Steinacher 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. Steinacher. 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 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • 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
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    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:

    • Hemodialysis Adequacy Testing
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Adequacy Testing
    • Dialysis
    • Hemodialysis efficiency test
    • Dialysis dose assessment
    • HD adequacy evaluation
    • Peritoneal dialysis efficiency test
    • PD dose assessment
    • Dialysis adequacy evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4931: Encounter for adequacy testing for hemodialysis
    • Z4932: Encounter for adequacy testing for peritoneal dialysis

    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:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Low Blood Volume
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hypovolemia
    • Volume Depletion
    • Low Fluid Volume

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E861: Hypovolemia

    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:

    • 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:

    • Localized Swelling
    • Edema
    • Localized Edema
    • Fluid Retention
    • Swelling in one area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R600: Localized edema

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Steinacher perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Steinacher may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Steinacher's office.

    Does Dr. Steinacher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Steinacher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 838-3188 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Steinacher accept in Amherst, NY?

    Dr. Steinacher in Amherst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Independent Health

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Univera Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Steinacher's office located?

    Dr. Richard Steinacher's Primary Practice

    1306 Sweet Home Rd

    Amherst, NY 14228

    (716) 838-3188

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    Dr. Richard Steinacher's Practice 2

    220 Red Tail Rd Ste 2

    Orchard Park, NY 14127

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    What is Dr. Steinacher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Steinacher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629198700.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Steinacher?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Steinacher

    What is Dr. Richard Steinacher's specialty?

    Dr. Steinacher is a Nephrologist near Amherst, NY. 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. Steinacher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Steinacher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Steinacher is affiliated with Buffalo General 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 Richard Steinacher accepting new patients in Amherst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Steinacher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Steinacher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Steinacher's office at (716) 838-3188 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Steinacher?

    Please contact Dr. Steinacher's office at (716) 838-3188 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Steinacher have?

    Dr. Richard Steinacher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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