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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fletes, Nephrologist in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Rafael Fletes, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Merrillville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fletes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fletes’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fletes’s office.
What languages does Dr. Fletes speak?
Dr. Fletes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fletes typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Fletes 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. Fletes. 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, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 3a
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Fletes typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rafael Fletes may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Fletes' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fletes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fletes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fletes accept in Merrillville, IN?
Dr. Fletes in Merrillville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fletes' office located?
What is Dr. Fletes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fletes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952306466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fletes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fletes
What is Dr. Rafael Fletes's specialty?
Dr. Fletes is a Nephrologist near Merrillville, IN.
What does a Nephrologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Rafael Fletes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fletes is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Dyer, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, In, Northwestern 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
When to see a Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Rafael Fletes accepting new patients in Merrillville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Rafael Fletes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rafael Fletes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fletes's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rafael Fletes?
Please contact Dr. Fletes's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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