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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kakaji, Nephrologist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Hazem Kakaji, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kakaji is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakaji’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakaji’s office.
Where did Dr. Kakaji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Aleppo University
Is Dr. Kakaji board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Hazem Kakaji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kakaji speak?
Dr. Kakaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Kakaji treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Kakaji 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. Kakaji. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 1
- Early Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Low Potassium
- High Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
- Hypernatremia
- High Blood Sodium
- Too Much Sodium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
- E876: Hypokalemia
- E870: Hyperosmolality and hypernatremia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Kakaji perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hazem Kakaji may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kakaji's office.
Does Dr. Kakaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kakaji accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Kakaji in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kakaji's office located?
What is Dr. Kakaji's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kakaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164451258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakaji
What is Dr. Hazem Kakaji's specialty?
Dr. Kakaji is a Nephrologist near Lexington, KY. 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. Kakaji to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hazem Kakaji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kakaji is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington, Ky, Baptist Health Lexington, Saint Joseph East 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
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Is Hazem Kakaji accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Hazem Kakaji is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hazem Kakaji offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kakaji's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hazem Kakaji?
Please contact Dr. Kakaji's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hazem Kakaji have?
Dr. Hazem Kakaji is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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