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Who is Dr. Valika, Nephrologist in Concord, CA?
Dr. Aziz Valika, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Concord, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Valika is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Valika’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Valika’s office at (925) 686-1230.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Valika?
Dr. Aziz Valika, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Valika empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Kidney Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Concord/CA community, Dr. Valika is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Valika board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Aziz Valika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Valika speak?
Dr. Valika and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Valika treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Valika 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. Valika. 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 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with 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
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- POTS
- Orthostatic intolerance
- Postural tachycardia syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G90A: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome [POTS]
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, 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
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Valika perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aziz Valika 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. Valika's office.
Does Dr. Valika accept my insurance?
Dr. Valika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 686-1230 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Valika accept in Concord, CA?
Dr. Valika in Concord, CA 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
Contra Costa
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
Universal Health Care
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Where is Dr. Valika's office located?
What is Dr. Valika's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Valika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992910954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Valika?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Valika
What is Dr. Aziz Valika's specialty?
Dr. Valika is a Nephrologist near Concord, CA. 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. Valika to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aziz Valika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Valika is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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 Aziz Valika accepting new patients in Concord, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aziz Valika is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aziz Valika offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Valika's office at (925) 686-1230 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aziz Valika?
Please contact Dr. Valika's office at (925) 686-1230 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Aziz Valika have?
Dr. Aziz Valika is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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