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Dr. Claudio Gallego, MD

Upland, CA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Gallego, Nephrologist in Upland, CA?

    Dr. Claudio Gallego, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Upland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Gallego completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Nephrology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gallego is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gallego’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gallego’s office at (909) 542-2770.

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

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Nephrology; L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Gallego board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Claudio Gallego, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Gallego speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gallego treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Gallego 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. Gallego. 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 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • 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
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Gallego perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Claudio Gallego may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gallego accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gallego accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 542-2770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gallego accept in Upland, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gallego's office located?

    Dr. Claudio Gallego's Primary Practice

    901 San Bernardino Rd Ste 104

    Upland, CA 91786

    (909) 542-2770

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    Dr. Claudio Gallego's Practice 2

    2040 S Santa Cruz St Ste 240

    Anaheim, CA 92805

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    Dr. Claudio Gallego's Practice 3

    315 N 3rd Ave Ste 104

    Covina, CA 91723

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

    Dr. Gallego's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285649962.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gallego?

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

    What is Dr. Claudio Gallego's specialty?

    Dr. Gallego is a Nephrologist near Upland, 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. Gallego to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Claudio Gallego affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gallego is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital, Emanate Health Inter - Community Hospital, Vista Specialty Hospital Of San Gabriel Valley, San Dimas Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Claudio Gallego accepting new patients in Upland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Claudio Gallego is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Claudio Gallego offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gallego's office at (909) 542-2770 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Claudio Gallego?

    Please contact Dr. Gallego's office at (909) 542-2770 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Claudio Gallego have?

    Dr. Claudio Gallego is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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