Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abu Shamat, Nephrologist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Abu Shamat completed his residency at Jordan University Hosp/ Jordan University. Dr. Abu Shamat is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Shamat’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu Shamat’s office at (337) 494-7090.
Where did Dr. Abu Shamat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Jordan University Hosp/ Jordan University
Medical School: Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abu Shamat speak?
Dr. Abu Shamat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Abu Shamat treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Abu Shamat 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. Abu Shamat. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- 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
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
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
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- Other Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Other Acute Renal Failure
- Other Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N178: Other acute kidney failure
Also known as:
- High Potassium
- Low Sodium Levels
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Protein in Urine
- Isolated Protein in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Proteinuria
- Albuminuria
- Foamy urine
- Isolated proteinuria
- Transient protein in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R809: Proteinuria, unspecified
- R800: Isolated proteinuria
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lost kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Solitary or Single-functioning Kidney
- Missing kidney
- Kidney removal
- Nephrectomy (history of)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z905: Acquired absence of kidney
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
Which procedures does Dr. Abu Shamat perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat 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. Abu Shamat's office.
Does Dr. Abu Shamat accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu Shamat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-7090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu Shamat accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Abu Shamat in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abu Shamat's office located?
Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat's Primary Practice
3021 Lake St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-7090
Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat's Practice 2
333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Ste 140
Lake Charles, LA 70601
What is Dr. Abu Shamat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu Shamat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528053824.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu Shamat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu Shamat
What is Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat's specialty?
Dr. Abu Shamat is a Nephrologist near Lake Charles, LA. 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. Abu Shamat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abu Shamat is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital 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
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Is Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abu Shamat's office at (337) 494-7090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdel-Raouf Abu Shamat?
Please contact Dr. Abu Shamat's office at (337) 494-7090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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