RS
20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stafford, Nephrologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Ralph Stafford, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Stafford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stafford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stafford’s office at (423) 826-8000.
Is Dr. Stafford board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Stafford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stafford speak?
Dr. Stafford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Stafford treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Stafford 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. Stafford. 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 from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia from Chronic Kidney Disease
- Nutritional Anemia
- Anemia
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Disease Anemia
- Renal Anemia
- Anemia of kidney failure
- Dietary Anemia
- Malnutrition Anemia
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D631: Anemia in chronic kidney disease
- D539: Nutritional anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Which procedures does Dr. Stafford perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ralph Stafford 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. Stafford's office.
Does Dr. Stafford accept my insurance?
Dr. Stafford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 826-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stafford accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Stafford in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Stafford's office located?
Dr. Ralph Stafford's Primary Practice
251 N Lyerly St
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 826-8000
What is Dr. Stafford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stafford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972596013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stafford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stafford
What is Dr. Ralph Stafford's specialty?
Dr. Stafford is a Nephrologist near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Stafford to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ralph Stafford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stafford is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Parkridge Medical Center, Parkridge East Hospital, Chi Memorial Hospital Hixson 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
Where can I learn more about Nephrologist?
Explore Nephrologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Ralph Stafford accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Ralph Stafford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ralph Stafford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stafford's office at (423) 826-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ralph Stafford?
Please contact Dr. Stafford's office at (423) 826-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ralph Stafford have?
Dr. Ralph Stafford is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Nephrologist Near Chattanooga, TN
HY
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Hans Yehnert, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Chattanooga, TN
PA
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Prince Aryeetey, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified.
Chattanooga, TN
CG
Nephrologist
Accepting patientsDr. Claude Galphin, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Chattanooga, TN