Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chan, Nephrologist in New York, NY?
Where did Dr. Chan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California At San Francisco
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Nephrology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Internal Medicine | Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Chan board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Germaine Chan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chan speak?
Dr. Chan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chan typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Chan 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. Chan. 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 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure with Tubule Damage
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- ATN
- Kidney Tubule Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- N170: Acute kidney failure with tubular necrosis
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- High Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E875: Hyperkalemia
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Chan typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Germaine Chan may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Chan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chan accept my insurance?
Dr. Chan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chan accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Chan in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Chan's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Chan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396738332.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chan