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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Posadas Salas, Nephrologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC. She is board certified. Dr. Posadas Salas is currently affiliated with Main Hospital. Dr. Posadas Salas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Posadas Salas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Posadas Salas’s office at (843) 792-1414.
Is Dr. Posadas Salas board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Posadas Salas speak?
Dr. Posadas Salas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Posadas Salas typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Posadas Salas 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. Posadas Salas. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Posadas Salas typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Posadas Salas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Posadas Salas. 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:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Also known as:
- Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
- Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
- Plasma Pheresis
- Blood Plasma Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis
Does Dr. Posadas Salas accept my insurance?
Dr. Posadas Salas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Posadas Salas accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Posadas Salas in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Posadas Salas' office located?
What is Dr. Posadas Salas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Posadas Salas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407033798.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Posadas Salas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Posadas Salas
What is Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas's specialty?
Dr. Posadas Salas is a Nephrologist near Charleston, SC.
What does a Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Posadas Salas is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center, Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Musc Health - Orangeburg, Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, Piedmont Athens Regional 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Aurora Posadas Salas accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Posadas Salas's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Aurora Posadas Salas?
Please contact Dr. Posadas Salas's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas have?
Dr. Maria Aurora Posadas Salas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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