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Who is Dr. Prasad, Pediatric Nephrologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Malavika Prasad, MD is a Pediatric Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Prasad is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prasad’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prasad’s office at (502) 588-4970.
What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?
Dr. Prasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Prasad treat?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Single Kidney at Birth
- Ectopic Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
- Unilateral renal agenesis
- Congenital absence of one kidney
- Solitary kidney
- Pelvic kidney
- Misplaced kidney
- Congenital renal ectopia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
- Q600: Renal agenesis, unilateral
- Q632: Ectopic kidney
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Adults
- Nephrotic Syndrome in Children
- Kidney Protein Loss Syndrome
- Proteinuria Syndrome
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N049: Nephrotic syndrome with unspecified morphologic changes
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N186: End stage renal 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:
- 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:
- Calcium Metabolism Disorder
- Calcium
- Metabolic Disorder
- Calcium Imbalance
- Calcium Processing Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8359: Other disorders of calcium metabolism
Also known as:
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Dysplasia
- Kidney Cysts
- Multicystic Dysplastic Kidney
- Renal Dysplasia
- Abnormal Kidney Development
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q614: Renal dysplasia
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
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:
- Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Kidney and Ureter Problems
- Renal and Ureteral Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Also known as:
- Acquired Kidney Cyst
- Kidney Cysts
- Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
- Renal Cyst
- Simple Kidney Cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired
Also known as:
- Lost kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Missing kidney
- Kidney removal
- Nephrectomy (history of)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z905: Acquired absence of kidney
Which procedures does Dr. Prasad perform as a Pediatric Nephrologist?
As a Pediatric Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Malavika Prasad 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. Prasad's office.
Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 588-4970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasad accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Prasad in Louisville, KY 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)
Passport Health Plan
Southeastern Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?
Dr. Malavika Prasad's Primary Practice
411 E Chestnut St # 4B6B
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 588-4970
What is Dr. Prasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669735783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasad
What is Dr. Malavika Prasad's specialty?
Dr. Prasad is a Pediatric Nephrologist near Louisville, KY. A pediatrician specializing in the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidneys and urinary tract. This expert focuses on understanding the mechanisms of kidney damage, evaluating and treating renal diseases, managing fluid and electrolyte imbalances, addressing hypertension, and overseeing renal replacement therapy. Contact Dr. Prasad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Malavika Prasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Prasad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Norton Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Malavika Prasad accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Malavika Prasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malavika Prasad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (502) 588-4970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Malavika Prasad?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (502) 588-4970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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