35 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sweeney, Nephrologist in Rockford, IL?
Where did Dr. Sweeney go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Fairview-Univ Med Ctr, Nephrology; Univ Il Coll Of Med, Psychiatry | Fairview University Med Center
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine
Is Dr. Sweeney board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Sweeney, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sweeney speak?
Dr. Sweeney and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Sweeney typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sweeney 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. Sweeney. 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 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- 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 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
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
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Sweeney typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Sweeney performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sweeney. 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:
- Exchange of Kidney Drainage Catheter
- Nephrostomy tube exchange
- Percutaneous nephrostomy catheter change
- Kidney drainage tube replacement
- Nephrostogram with catheter exchange
CPT Codes:
- 50435: Exchange nephrostomy catheter, percutaneous, including diagnostic nephrostogram and/or ureterogram when performed, imaging guidance (eg, ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation
Does Dr. Sweeney accept my insurance?
Dr. Sweeney accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 227-8300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sweeney accept in Rockford, IL?
Dr. Sweeney in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sweeney's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sweeney affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sweeney has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sweeney's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sweeney's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063414944.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sweeney?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sweeney