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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fernandes Almeida, Nephrologist in Biddeford, ME?
Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Biddeford, ME with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fernandes Almeida is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes Almeida’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes Almeida’s office at (207) 662-7180.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes Almeida speak?
Dr. Fernandes Almeida and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fernandes Almeida treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fernandes Almeida 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. Fernandes Almeida. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- 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)
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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandes Almeida perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida 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. Fernandes Almeida's office.
Does Dr. Fernandes Almeida accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes Almeida accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 662-7180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes Almeida accept in Biddeford, ME?
Dr. Fernandes Almeida in Biddeford, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandes Almeida's office located?
Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida's Primary Practice
1 Medical Center Dr
Biddeford, ME 04005
(207) 662-7180
What is Dr. Fernandes Almeida's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes Almeida's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841727021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes Almeida?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes Almeida
What is Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes Almeida is a Nephrologist near Biddeford, ME. 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. Fernandes Almeida to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fernandes Almeida is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Fernandes Almeida accepting new patients in Biddeford, ME?
Yes, Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Fernandes Almeida offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes Almeida's office at (207) 662-7180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Fernandes Almeida?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes Almeida's office at (207) 662-7180 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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