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Dr. Biren Joshi, MD

Lawrenceville, GA

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joshi, Nephrologist in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Dr. Biren Joshi, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lawrenceville, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Joshi graduated from Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Nephrology; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Joshi is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joshi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joshi’s office at (404) 645-7150.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Nephrology; Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Municipal Med Coll- Gujarat Univ- Ahmedabad- Gujarat- India | Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College

    Is Dr. Joshi board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Biren Joshi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Joshi speak?

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

    • English

    • Gujarati

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Joshi treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • 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
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    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:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Which procedures does Dr. Joshi perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Biren Joshi may include:

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

    Does Dr. Joshi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 645-7150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joshi accept in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Dr. Joshi in Lawrenceville, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Joshi's office located?

    Dr. Biren Joshi's Primary Practice

    595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW Ste 100

    Lawrenceville, GA 30046

    (404) 645-7150

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    Dr. Biren Joshi's Practice 2

    7215 Industrial Blvd NE

    Covington, GA 30014

    (404) 645-7150

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    Dr. Biren Joshi's Practice 3

    497 Winn Way Ste A210

    Decatur, GA 30030

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

    Dr. Joshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063440451.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joshi?

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

    What is Dr. Biren Joshi's specialty?

    Dr. Joshi is a Nephrologist near Lawrenceville, GA. 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. Joshi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Biren Joshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joshi is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital, Piedmont Newton Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Nephrologist?

    Explore Nephrologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Biren Joshi accepting new patients in Lawrenceville, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Biren Joshi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Biren Joshi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joshi's office at (404) 645-7150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Biren Joshi?

    Please contact Dr. Joshi's office at (404) 645-7150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Biren Joshi have?

    Dr. Biren Joshi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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