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Who is Dr. Blemur, Nephrologist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Pierre Blemur, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blemur graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine. Dr. Blemur is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blemur’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blemur’s office at (312) 926-4880.
Where did Dr. Blemur go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Blemur board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Pierre Blemur, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Blemur speak?
Dr. Blemur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Blemur treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Blemur 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. Blemur. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- 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
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
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
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Acute Kidney Failure with Medullary Necrosis
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure with Medullary Necrosis
- Sudden Kidney Failure with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
- N172: Acute kidney failure with medullary necrosis
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
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Persistent Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
- Persistent proteinuria
- Ongoing protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
- R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
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:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Which procedures does Dr. Blemur perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Pierre Blemur 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. Blemur's office.
Does Dr. Blemur accept my insurance?
Dr. Blemur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 926-4880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blemur accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Blemur 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Blemur's office located?
What is Dr. Blemur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blemur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457556417.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blemur?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blemur
What is Dr. Pierre Blemur's specialty?
Dr. Blemur is a Nephrologist near Chicago, IL. 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. Blemur to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pierre Blemur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blemur is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee 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 Pierre Blemur accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Pierre Blemur is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pierre Blemur offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blemur's office at (312) 926-4880 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pierre Blemur?
Please contact Dr. Blemur's office at (312) 926-4880 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pierre Blemur have?
Dr. Pierre Blemur is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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