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Dr. Jonathan Waldman, MD

Schenectady, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Waldman, Nephrologist in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Jonathan Waldman, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Schenectady, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Waldman completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Center. Dr. Waldman is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waldman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waldman’s office at (518) 243-4135.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Med Center

    • Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University,Ramat Aviv, Israel

    Is Dr. Waldman board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jonathan Waldman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Waldman speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Waldman treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Waldman 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. Waldman. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Need for Personal Care Assistance
    • Help with daily living
    • Assistance with self-care
    • Activities of daily living support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z741: Need for assistance with personal care

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Long-term Heart Disease
    • Ongoing Heart Ischemia
    • Chronic Coronary Artery Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I259: Chronic ischemic heart disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Which procedures does Dr. Waldman perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jonathan Waldman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Waldman's office.

    Does Dr. Waldman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Waldman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 243-4135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Waldman accept in Schenectady, NY?

    Dr. Waldman in Schenectady, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CDPHP

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Waldman's office located?

    Dr. Jonathan Waldman's Primary Practice

    1101 Nott St

    Schenectady, NY 12308

    (518) 243-4135

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    Dr. Jonathan Waldman's Practice 2

    161 Carey Rd

    Queensbury, NY 12804

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    Dr. Jonathan Waldman's Practice 3

    28 S Western Ave

    Queensbury, NY 12804

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

    Dr. Waldman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669415501.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waldman?

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

    What is Dr. Jonathan Waldman's specialty?

    Dr. Waldman is a Nephrologist near Schenectady, NY. 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. Waldman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jonathan Waldman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Waldman is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam 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

    Where can I learn more about Nephrologist?

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    Is Jonathan Waldman accepting new patients in Schenectady, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Jonathan Waldman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jonathan Waldman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Waldman's office at (518) 243-4135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jonathan Waldman?

    Please contact Dr. Waldman's office at (518) 243-4135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jonathan Waldman have?

    Dr. Jonathan Waldman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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