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Dr. Nadeem Afzal, MD

Augusta, GA

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Afzal, Nephrologist in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Nadeem Afzal, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Afzal graduated from Ayub Medical College and completed his residency at Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program. Dr. Afzal is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Afzal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Afzal’s office at (706) 863-6637.

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

    • Residency: Exempla St Joseph Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Ayub Med Coll, Univ of Peshawar, Abbottabad, Pakistan | Ayub Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Afzal speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Afzal treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Afzal 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. Afzal. 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 from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • 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
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
    • Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5

    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:

    • 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:

    • Long-Term Insulin Use
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic insulin therapy
    • Ongoing insulin treatment
    • Insulin for diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin

    Also known as:

    • Long-term Oral Diabetes Medication Use
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic oral hypoglycemic therapy
    • Taking diabetes pills long-term
    • Oral antidiabetic drugs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7984: Long term (current) use of oral hypoglycemic drugs

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Kidney Failure
    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Other Acute Renal Failure
    • Other Sudden Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N178: Other acute kidney failure
    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Urine Findings
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine test results
    • Various abnormal urine findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R82998: Other abnormal findings in urine

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Afzal perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nadeem Afzal may include:

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

    Does Dr. Afzal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Afzal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 863-6637 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Afzal accept in Augusta, GA?

    Dr. Afzal in Augusta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Gilsbar

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Afzal's office located?

    Dr. Nadeem Afzal's Primary Practice

    1109 Medical Center Dr Ste 5

    Augusta, GA 30909

    (706) 863-6637

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    Dr. Nadeem Afzal's Practice 2

    1113 Washington Rd

    Thomson, GA 30824

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    Dr. Nadeem Afzal's Practice 3

    304 N Main St

    Wrens, GA 30833

    (706) 863-6637

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

    Dr. Afzal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760480727.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Afzal?

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

    What is Dr. Nadeem Afzal's specialty?

    Dr. Afzal is a Nephrologist near Augusta, GA. 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. Afzal to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nadeem Afzal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Afzal is affiliated with Piedmont Augusta Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Nadeem Afzal accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Nadeem Afzal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nadeem Afzal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Afzal's office at (706) 863-6637 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nadeem Afzal?

    Please contact Dr. Afzal's office at (706) 863-6637 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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