Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheifetz, Nephrologist in Gastonia, NC?
Where did Dr. Cheifetz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Cheifetz board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Paul Cheifetz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cheifetz speak?
Dr. Cheifetz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Cheifetz typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Cheifetz 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. Cheifetz. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- 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
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
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. Cheifetz typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Cheifetz may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Cheifetz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cheifetz accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheifetz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 348-2992 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheifetz accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Cheifetz in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheifetz's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Cheifetz affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Cheifetz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Cheifetz's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheifetz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265486054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheifetz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheifetz