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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pena, Nephrologist in Watkinsville, GA?
Dr. Julio Pena, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Watkinsville, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pena is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pena’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. Pena’s office at (706) 850-8135.
What languages does Dr. Pena speak?
Dr. Pena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pena treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Pena 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. Pena. 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 Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
- E876: Hypokalemia
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:
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Low Magnesium Levels
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hypomagnesemia
- Magnesium Deficiency
- Magnesium Imbalance
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8342: Hypomagnesemia
Also known as:
- Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Renovascular Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure from Kidney Artery Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I150: Renovascular hypertension
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
Which procedures does Dr. Pena perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Julio Pena 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. Pena's office.
Does Dr. Pena accept my insurance?
Dr. Pena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 850-8135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pena accept in Watkinsville, GA?
Dr. Pena in Watkinsville, GA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pena's office located?
Dr. Julio Pena's Primary Practice
1360 Caduceus Way Bldg 400
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 850-8135
What is Dr. Pena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073891198.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pena?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pena
What is Dr. Julio Pena's specialty?
Dr. Pena is a Nephrologist near Watkinsville, GA. 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. Pena to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Julio Pena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pena is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, Ga, Piedmont Newton 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 Julio Pena accepting new patients in Watkinsville, GA?
Yes, Dr. Julio Pena is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Julio Pena offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pena's office at (706) 850-8135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Julio Pena?
Please contact Dr. Pena's office at (706) 850-8135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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