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Dr. Qasim Choudry, MD

Escondido, CA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Choudry, Nephrologist in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Qasim Choudry, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Escondido, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Choudry graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Group (Northern California) Program. Dr. Choudry is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choudry’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choudry’s office at (502) 587-9660.

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

    • Residency: Kaiser Permanente Medical Group (Northern California) Program

    • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Choudry speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Choudry treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Choudry 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. Choudry. 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 from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • 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
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3

    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
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    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:

    • Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
    • Blood Clots
    • Vascular device thrombosis
    • Clot in vascular implant
    • Blood vessel graft blood clot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Catheter Management
    • Dialysis
    • Dialysis catheter adjustment
    • Extracorporeal catheter care
    • Dialysis access maintenance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Choudry perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Qasim Choudry may include:

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

    Does Dr. Choudry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Choudry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 587-9660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Choudry accept in Escondido, CA?

    Dr. Choudry in Escondido, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Choudry's office located?

    Dr. Qasim Choudry's Primary Practice

    1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 301

    Escondido, CA 92029

    (502) 587-9660

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    Dr. Qasim Choudry's Practice 2

    4060 4th Ave Ste 220

    San Diego, CA 92103

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    Dr. Qasim Choudry's Practice 3

    631 E Grand Ave

    Escondido, CA 92025

    (760) 294-1660

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

    Dr. Choudry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770513061.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choudry?

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

    What is Dr. Qasim Choudry's specialty?

    Dr. Choudry is a Nephrologist near Escondido, CA. 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. Choudry to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Qasim Choudry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Choudry is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Sharp Memorial 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

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    Is Qasim Choudry accepting new patients in Escondido, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Qasim Choudry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Qasim Choudry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Choudry's office at (502) 587-9660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Qasim Choudry?

    Please contact Dr. Choudry's office at (502) 587-9660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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