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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Afanasyev, Nephrologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Afanasyev graduated from Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute and completed his residency at Oh State Univ Hosp, Nephrology; Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Afanasyev is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afanasyev’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afanasyev’s office at (502) 587-9660.
Where did Dr. Afanasyev go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Oh State Univ Hosp, Nephrology; Wm Beaumont Hosp, Internal Medicine | Ohio State University Hospital Program
Medical School: Second Moscow Med Inst, Russian State Med University, Moscow, Russia | Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute | Moscow Medical Institute Of Health Ministry
Is Dr. Afanasyev board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Afanasyev, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Afanasyev speak?
Dr. Afanasyev and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does Dr. Afanasyev treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Afanasyev 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. Afanasyev. 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 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Isolated Protein in Urine
- Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Isolated proteinuria
- Transient protein in urine
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R800: Isolated proteinuria
- 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
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:
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- PKD
- Cystic Kidney Disease
- Many Kidney Cysts
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q613: Polycystic kidney, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Afanasyev perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alexander Afanasyev 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. Afanasyev's office.
Does Dr. Afanasyev accept my insurance?
Dr. Afanasyev 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. Afanasyev accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Afanasyev in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Afanasyev's office located?
Dr. Alexander Afanasyev's Primary Practice
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 250
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 587-9660
What is Dr. Afanasyev's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Afanasyev's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972505030.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afanasyev?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Afanasyev
What is Dr. Alexander Afanasyev's specialty?
Dr. Afanasyev is a Nephrologist near Louisville, 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. Afanasyev to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexander Afanasyev affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Afanasyev is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Floyd, Norton Clark 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 Alexander Afanasyev accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Alexander Afanasyev is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alexander Afanasyev offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Afanasyev's office at (502) 587-9660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alexander Afanasyev?
Please contact Dr. Afanasyev's office at (502) 587-9660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alexander Afanasyev have?
Dr. Alexander Afanasyev is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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