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Dr. Keith Zaitoun, MD

Portsmouth, VA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zaitoun, Nephrologist in Portsmouth, VA?

    Dr. Keith Zaitoun, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, VA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zaitoun graduated from University of Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School Program. Dr. Zaitoun is fluent in English, Arabic, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaitoun’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaitoun’s office at (757) 484-9400.

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

    • Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Program

    • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Zaitoun board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Zaitoun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Zaitoun speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Zaitoun treat?

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

    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
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with 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
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Low Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E876: Hypokalemia

    Also known as:

    • Persistent Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Persistent proteinuria
    • Ongoing protein in urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R801: Persistent proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    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:

    • High Calcium
    • Calcium
    • Hypercalcemia
    • Excess Calcium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E8352: Hypercalcemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Zaitoun perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Keith Zaitoun may include:

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

    Does Dr. Zaitoun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zaitoun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 484-9400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zaitoun accept in Portsmouth, VA?

    Dr. Zaitoun in Portsmouth, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zaitoun's office located?

    Dr. Keith Zaitoun's Primary Practice

    3235 Academy Ave Ste 301

    Portsmouth, VA 23703

    (757) 484-9400

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

    Dr. Zaitoun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679567820.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaitoun?

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

    What is Dr. Keith Zaitoun's specialty?

    Dr. Zaitoun is a Nephrologist near Portsmouth, VA. 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. Zaitoun to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Keith Zaitoun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zaitoun is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center 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 Keith Zaitoun accepting new patients in Portsmouth, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Keith Zaitoun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Keith Zaitoun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zaitoun's office at (757) 484-9400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Keith Zaitoun?

    Please contact Dr. Zaitoun's office at (757) 484-9400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Keith Zaitoun have?

    Dr. Keith Zaitoun is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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