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Dr. Derek Jimenez, MD

Nephrologist

Pensacola, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jimenez, Nephrologist in Pensacola, FL?

    Dr. Derek Jimenez, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Pensacola, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Jimenez graduated from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at Georgia Regional Hospital-Augusta. Dr. Jimenez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jimenez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jimenez’s office at (850) 444-4700.

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

    • Residency: Georgia Regional Hospital-Augusta | Medical College of Georgia Program

    • Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (Pucmm), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

    Is Dr. Jimenez board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Jimenez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Jimenez speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Jimenez typically treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Jimenez 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. Jimenez. 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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Jimenez typically perform?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Derek Jimenez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Jimenez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jimenez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (850) 444-4700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jimenez accept in Pensacola, FL?

    Dr. Jimenez in Pensacola, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Care Network

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Jimenez's office located?

    Dr. Derek Jimenez's Primary Practice

    1619 Creighton Rd Ste 1

    Pensacola, FL 32504

    (850) 444-4700

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    Dr. Derek Jimenez's Practice 2

    406 Medical Park Dr

    Atmore, AL 36502

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    Dr. Derek Jimenez's Practice 3

    100 Lewis St

    Evergreen, AL 36401

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

    Dr. Jimenez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194846923.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jimenez?

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

    What is Dr. Derek Jimenez's specialty?

    Dr. Jimenez is a Nephrologist near Pensacola, FL.

    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 Dr. Derek Jimenez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jimenez is affiliated with Gulf Breeze Hospital, Hca Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Baptist Hospital - Pensacola 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

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    Is Dr. Derek Jimenez accepting new patients in Pensacola, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Jimenez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derek Jimenez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (850) 444-4700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Jimenez?

    Please contact Dr. Jimenez's office at (850) 444-4700 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Jimenez's office located?

    Dr. Jimenez's offices are located in Pensacola, FL, Atmore, AL, and Evergreen, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Jimenez have?

    Dr. Derek Jimenez is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.