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Who is Dr. Tonthat, Nephrologist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Sam Tonthat, DO is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Tonthat is fluent in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tonthat’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. Tonthat’s office at (559) 499-6500.
What languages does Dr. Tonthat speak?
Dr. Tonthat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Tagalog
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Tonthat treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Tonthat 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. Tonthat. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- 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 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause 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
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, 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:
- 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:
- 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
Which procedures does Dr. Tonthat perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sam Tonthat 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. Tonthat's office.
Does Dr. Tonthat accept my insurance?
Dr. Tonthat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 499-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tonthat accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Tonthat in Irvine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Provider Networks
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tonthat's office located?
What is Dr. Tonthat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tonthat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699139782.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tonthat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tonthat
What is Dr. Sam Tonthat's specialty?
Dr. Tonthat is a Nephrologist near Irvine, CA. 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. Tonthat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sam Tonthat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tonthat is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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 Sam Tonthat accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sam Tonthat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sam Tonthat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tonthat's office at (559) 499-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sam Tonthat?
Please contact Dr. Tonthat's office at (559) 499-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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