30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Achkar, Nephrologist in Webster, TX?
Where did Dr. Achkar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Nephrology; Baylor Coll Of Med, Internal Medicine | Baylor College Of Med
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Achkar board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Katafan Achkar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Achkar speak?
Dr. Achkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Achkar typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Achkar 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. Achkar. 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Organ and Tissue Donor Examination
- Organ Donation
- Donor screening exam
- Organ donation assessment
- Tissue donor evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z005: Encounter for examination of potential donor of organ and tissue
Also known as:
- Kidney Donation
- Organ Donation
- Living kidney donation
- Deceased kidney donation
- Renal donation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z524: Kidney donor
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Achkar typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Katafan Achkar may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Achkar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Achkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Achkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 790-9080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Achkar accept in Webster, TX?
Dr. Achkar in Webster, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Oscar Health
Texas Children's Hospital
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Where is Dr. Achkar's office located?
Dr. Katafan Achkar's Primary Practice
600 N Kobayashi Ste 312
Webster, TX 77598
(713) 790-9080
What hospitals are Dr. Achkar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Achkar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Achkar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Achkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063413235.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Achkar