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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lancaster, Nephrologist in Edgewood, KY?
Dr. Elisha Lancaster, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Edgewood, KY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lancaster graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Lancaster is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lancaster’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lancaster’s office.
Where did Dr. Lancaster go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lancaster board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Elisha Lancaster, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lancaster speak?
Dr. Lancaster and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lancaster treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster. 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 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- 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 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 3
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
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:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Scar Tissue from Blood Vessel Device
- Vascular implant fibrosis
- Vascular graft scarring
- Blood vessel device tissue overgrowth
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82828A: Fibrosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Lancaster perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Elisha Lancaster 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. Lancaster's office.
Does Dr. Lancaster accept my insurance?
Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster accept in Edgewood, KY?
Dr. Lancaster in Edgewood, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Gilsbar
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Kentucky
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lancaster's office located?
What is Dr. Lancaster's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lancaster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316136567.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lancaster?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lancaster
What is Dr. Elisha Lancaster's specialty?
Dr. Lancaster is a Nephrologist near Edgewood, KY. 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. Lancaster to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elisha Lancaster affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lancaster is affiliated with Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Elisha Lancaster accepting new patients in Edgewood, KY?
Yes, Dr. Elisha Lancaster is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elisha Lancaster offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elisha Lancaster?
Please contact Dr. Lancaster's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elisha Lancaster have?
Dr. Elisha Lancaster is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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