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Dr. Brahm Vasudev, MD

Milwaukee, WI

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vasudev, Nephrologist in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Brahm Vasudev, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Vasudev completed his residency at Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Nephrology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine. Dr. Vasudev is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vasudev’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vasudev’s office at (414) 805-3100.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Vasudev?

    Dr. Brahm Vasudev, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Vasudev empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Transplant Medicine-Kidney, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Milwaukee/WI community, Dr. Vasudev is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Vasudev go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Med Coll Wi Affil Hosps, Nephrology; A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine | All India Institute Of Medical Sciences

    • Medical School: Afmc University Of Pune

    Is Dr. Vasudev board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Brahm Vasudev, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Vasudev speak?

    Dr. Vasudev and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    What conditions does Dr. Vasudev treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vasudev 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. Vasudev. 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:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    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:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune Deficiency from Drugs
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder
    • Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
    • Medication-Caused Immune Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
    • D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Rejection
    • Kidney Graft Rejection
    • Transplant Organ Rejection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8611: Kidney transplant rejection

    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:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Long-term Immunomodulator or Immunosuppressant Use
    • Chronic immune system medication
    • Long-term immune suppressants
    • Immunomodulatory therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7960: Long term (current) use of unspecified immunomodulators and immunosuppressants

    Also known as:

    • Low White Blood Cell Count from Medication
    • Blood Disorder
    • Drug Reactions
    • Drug-induced agranulocytosis
    • Medication-caused neutropenia
    • Drug-related white blood cell deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D702: Other drug-induced agranulocytosis

    What procedures does Dr. Vasudev perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vasudev 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. Vasudev. 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:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Biopsy
    • Renal biopsy
    • Percutaneous kidney biopsy
    • Needle kidney biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle

    Does Dr. Vasudev accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vasudev accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 805-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vasudev accept in Milwaukee, WI?

    Dr. Vasudev in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • Prime Therapeutics

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • State of Wisconsin

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Vasudev's office located?

    Dr. Brahm Vasudev's Primary Practice

    9200 W Wisconsin Ave

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

    (414) 805-3100

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    Dr. Brahm Vasudev's Practice 2

    8701 Watertown Plank Rd

    Milwaukee, WI 53226

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    What is Dr. Vasudev's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Vasudev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588616155.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vasudev?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vasudev

    What is Dr. Brahm Vasudev's specialty?

    Dr. Vasudev is a Nephrologist near Milwaukee, WI. 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. Vasudev to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brahm Vasudev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vasudev is affiliated with Froedtert 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 Brahm Vasudev accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Brahm Vasudev is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brahm Vasudev offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vasudev's office at (414) 805-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brahm Vasudev?

    Please contact Dr. Vasudev's office at (414) 805-3100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brahm Vasudev have?

    Dr. Brahm Vasudev is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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