Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shafiq, Nephrologist in Wilkes Barre, PA?
What languages does Dr. Shafiq speak?
Dr. Shafiq and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Shafiq typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Shafiq 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. Shafiq. 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 Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
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
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Shafiq typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Asad Shafiq may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Shafiq's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shafiq accept my insurance?
Dr. Shafiq accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 887-2833 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shafiq accept in Wilkes Barre, PA?
Dr. Shafiq in Wilkes Barre, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Shafiq's office located?
Dr. Asad Shafiq's Primary Practice
1000 E Mountain Dr
Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
(570) 887-2833
What hospitals are Dr. Shafiq affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shafiq has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shafiq's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shafiq's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245662428.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shafiq?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shafiq