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Who is Dr. El-Rifai, Nephrologist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Rasha El-Rifai, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. El-Rifai is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Rifai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Rifai’s office.
What languages does Dr. El-Rifai speak?
Dr. El-Rifai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. El-Rifai treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. El-Rifai 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. El-Rifai. 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:
- Other Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Multiple Organ Transplant Aftercare
- Organ Transplantation
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-organ transplant care
- Organ transplant follow-up
- Transplant recovery care
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
- Post-multiple organ transplant care
- Multi-organ transplant follow-up
- Complex transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48298: Encounter for aftercare following other organ transplant
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
- Z48288: Encounter for aftercare following multiple organ transplant
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Having a Pancreas Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Pancreas Transplantation
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
- Pancreatic transplant
- Pancreas replacement surgery
- Post-pancreas transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
- Z9483: Pancreas transplant status
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- 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 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Other Kidney Transplant Complication
- Kidney Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal Transplant Problem
- Kidney Graft Issue
- Post-Kidney Transplant Problem
- Renal Transplant Rejection
- Kidney Graft Rejection
- Transplant Organ Rejection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8619: Other complication of kidney transplant
- T8611: Kidney transplant rejection
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:
- Drug-Induced Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Hyperglycemia
- Drug-Induced Hyperglycemia
- Medication-Caused High Blood Glucose
- Chemical-Induced Diabetes with Hyperglycemic Episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0965: Drug or chemical induced diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
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:
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Nephritic Syndrome with Localized Kidney Filter Damage
- Kidney Disease
- Glomerular Disease
- Kidney Inflammation Syndrome
- Focal Segmental Glomerular Lesions
- FSGS Nephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N051: Unspecified nephritic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. El-Rifai perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rasha El-Rifai 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. El-Rifai's office.
Does Dr. El-Rifai accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Rifai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Rifai accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. El-Rifai in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medica
Medicare
Ucare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El-Rifai's office located?
What is Dr. El-Rifai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Rifai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235424276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Rifai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Rifai
What is Dr. Rasha El-Rifai's specialty?
Dr. El-Rifai is a Nephrologist near Minneapolis, MN. 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. El-Rifai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rasha El-Rifai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, El-Rifai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank East Building, Avera Tyler Hospital, M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital - Woodbury. 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 Rasha El-Rifai accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Rasha El-Rifai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rasha El-Rifai offer online booking?
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