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Who is Dr. Vakil, Nephrologist in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Viral Vakil, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vakil is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vakil’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vakil’s office at (612) 672-7422.
What languages does Dr. Vakil speak?
Dr. Vakil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vakil treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vakil 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. Vakil. 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 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- 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:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Which procedures does Dr. Vakil perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Viral Vakil 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. Vakil's office.
Does Dr. Vakil accept my insurance?
Dr. Vakil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 672-7422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vakil accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Vakil in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Department of Veterans Affairs
HealthPartners
Humana
Medica
Medicaid
Medicare
PrimeWest Health
State of Minnesota
Ucare
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Where is Dr. Vakil's office located?
What is Dr. Vakil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vakil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902163868.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vakil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vakil
What is Dr. Viral Vakil's specialty?
Dr. Vakil 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. Vakil to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Viral Vakil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Vakil is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: St. Cloud Hospital. 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 Viral Vakil accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?
Yes, Dr. Viral Vakil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Viral Vakil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vakil's office at (612) 672-7422 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Viral Vakil?
Please contact Dr. Vakil's office at (612) 672-7422 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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