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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joshi, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Amit Joshi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Joshi is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joshi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joshi’s office at (312) 864-0200.
Is Dr. Joshi board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Amit Joshi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Joshi speak?
Dr. Joshi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Joshi typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure 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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Joshi typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amit Joshi may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Joshi accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 864-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joshi accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Joshi in Chicago, IL 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joshi's office located?
What is Dr. Joshi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982807814.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joshi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joshi
What is Dr. Amit Joshi's specialty?
Dr. Joshi is a Nephrologist near Chicago, IL.
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. Amit Joshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joshi is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Northwestern 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Nephrologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Amit Joshi accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Amit Joshi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amit Joshi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office at (312) 864-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amit Joshi?
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office at (312) 864-0200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amit Joshi have?
Dr. Amit Joshi is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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