Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fadem, Nephrologist in Houston, TX?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Fadem?
Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Nephrologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Fadem empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hypertension, Kidney Failure, Polycystic Kidney Disease, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Houston, TX community, Dr. Fadem is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Fadem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-S Tx Med Ctr, Nephrology; Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Internal Medicine | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical School: University of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Fadem board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Fadem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fadem speak?
Dr. Fadem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fadem typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fadem 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. Fadem. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- 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)
- 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
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- 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
- 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)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fadem typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Fadem may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Fadem's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fadem accept my insurance?
Dr. Fadem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 795-5511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fadem accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Fadem in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fadem's office located?
Dr. Stephen Fadem's Primary Practice
6560 Fannin St Ste 1730
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 795-5511
What hospitals are Dr. Fadem affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fadem has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fadem's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fadem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144224163.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fadem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fadem