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Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD

Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD

Malta, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hongalgi, Nephrologist in Malta, NY?

    Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Malta, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hongalgi is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hongalgi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hongalgi’s office at (518) 262-5176.

    Is Dr. Hongalgi board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hongalgi speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Hongalgi treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Hongalgi 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. Hongalgi. 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 from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • 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
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)

    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:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
    • N178: Other acute kidney failure

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
    • Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Overactive Parathyroid Glands due to Kidney Disease
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Renal Hyperparathyroidism
    • Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2581: Secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin

    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. Hongalgi perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hongalgi's office.

    Does Dr. Hongalgi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hongalgi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5176 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hongalgi accept in Malta, NY?

    Dr. Hongalgi in Malta, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthNow New York

    • Medicare

    • MVP Healthcare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hongalgi's office located?

    Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi's Primary Practice

    6 Medical Park Dr Ste 203

    Malta, NY 12020

    (518) 262-5176

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    Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi's Practice 2

    47 New Scotland Ave # 69

    Albany, NY 12208

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    Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi's Practice 3

    713 Troy Schenectady Rd Ste 306

    Latham, NY 12110

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

    Dr. Hongalgi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962603225.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hongalgi?

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

    What is Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi's specialty?

    Dr. Hongalgi is a Nephrologist near Malta, NY. 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. Hongalgi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hongalgi is affiliated with Albany 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 Krishnakumar Hongalgi accepting new patients in Malta, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hongalgi's office at (518) 262-5176 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Krishnakumar Hongalgi?

    Please contact Dr. Hongalgi's office at (518) 262-5176 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi have?

    Dr. Krishnakumar Hongalgi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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