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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Word-Sims, Nephrologist in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Winfield Word-Sims, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Word-Sims graduated from Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals Program. Dr. Word-Sims is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Word-Sims’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Word-Sims’s office at (828) 258-8545.
Where did Dr. Word-Sims go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of North Carolina Hospitals Program
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Word-Sims speak?
Dr. Word-Sims and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Word-Sims treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Word-Sims 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. Word-Sims. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
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:
- 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:
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) with kidney problems
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- Wegener's with kidney involvement
- Renal GPA
- GPA kidney disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3131: Wegener's granulomatosis with renal involvement
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Protein Leakage Syndrome
- Protein-losing Nephropathy
- Nephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N041: Nephrotic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
- N040: Nephrotic syndrome with minor glomerular abnormality
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Nephrotic Syndrome with Membranous Kidney Filter Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Membranous Nephropathy
- Kidney Protein Loss with Inflammation
- Membranous Glomerulonephritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N042: Nephrotic syndrome with diffuse membranous glomerulonephritis
Also known as:
- Lupus kidney disease
- Kidney Disease
- Lupus
- Lupus nephritis
- Kidney inflammation from lupus
- Glomerulonephritis in SLE
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3214: Glomerular disease in systemic lupus erythematosus
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Cysts
- Polycystic kidney disease
- ADPKD
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Adult PKD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q612: Polycystic kidney, adult type
Which procedures does Dr. Word-Sims perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Winfield Word-Sims 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. Word-Sims' office.
Does Dr. Word-Sims accept my insurance?
Dr. Word-Sims accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-8545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Word-Sims accept in Asheville, NC?
Dr. Word-Sims in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Word-Sims' office located?
Dr. Winfield Word-Sims' Primary Practice
10 McDowell St
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 258-8545
What is Dr. Word-Sims's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Word-Sims's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093710493.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Word-Sims?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Word-Sims
What is Dr. Winfield Word-Sims's specialty?
Dr. Word-Sims is a Nephrologist near Asheville, NC. 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. Word-Sims to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Winfield Word-Sims affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Word-Sims is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Unc Hospitals - Chapel Hill. 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 Winfield Word-Sims accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?
Yes, Dr. Winfield Word-Sims is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Winfield Word-Sims offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Word-Sims's office at (828) 258-8545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Winfield Word-Sims?
Please contact Dr. Word-Sims's office at (828) 258-8545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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