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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wright, Nephrologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Susan Wright, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Wright is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wright’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wright’s office at 1391626003.
What languages does Dr. Wright speak?
Dr. Wright and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Wright typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Wright 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. Wright. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorder
- Metabolic Disorder
- Magnesium Imbalance
- Magnesium Processing Problems
- Electrolyte Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8340: Disorders of magnesium metabolism, 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Wright typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Susan Wright may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Wright's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Wright accept my insurance?
Dr. Wright accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1391626003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wright accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Wright in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Wright's office located?
What is Dr. Wright's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wright's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669925111.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wright?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wright
What is Dr. Susan Wright's specialty?
Dr. Wright is a Nephrologist near Pittsburgh, PA.
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 this Dr. Susan Wright affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Upmc Altoona, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Upmc Williamsport, Upmc Washington, Butler Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Susan Wright accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Susan Wright is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Susan Wright offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wright's office at 1391626003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Susan Wright?
Please contact Dr. Wright's office at 1391626003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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