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Dr. Jamal Atalla, MD

Dr. Jamal Atalla, MD

Phoenix, AZ

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Atalla, Nephrologist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Jamal Atalla, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Atalla graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at University Of Kentucky. Dr. Atalla is fluent in English, Arabic, and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Atalla’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Atalla’s office at (602) 200-9711.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine - Columbia, MO | University of Missouri - Columbia | (Nephrology), UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER, COLUMBIA, MO

    • Residency: University Of Kentucky | University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals | University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Atalla board certified as a Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Jamal Atalla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Atalla speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • Chinese

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Atalla treat?

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • 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

    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
    • Diabetic Kidney Issues
    • Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    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:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Fistulas
    • AV Fistula
    • Abnormal Blood Vessel Connection
    • Artery-Vein Connection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I770: Arteriovenous fistula, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
    • Other vascular device blockage
    • Blood vessel implant narrowing
    • Vascular graft stenosis
    • Prosthetic vascular device blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid Overload
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Excess Fluid
    • Water Retention
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    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:

    • Kidney-Related High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Renovascular Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure from Kidney Artery Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I150: Renovascular hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with Kidney Issues
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Kidney Problems
    • Type 1 Diabetes Kidney Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1029: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Small Kidneys
    • Kidney Disease
    • Bilateral Renal Hypoplasia
    • Underdeveloped Kidneys
    • Small Kidneys at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q604: Renal hypoplasia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Failure
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal Transplant Failure
    • Failed Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Graft Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8612: Kidney transplant failure

    What procedures does Dr. Atalla perform?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Atalla 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. Atalla. 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:

    • Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
    • AV Fistula Surgery
    • Cimino Fistula
    • Vascular Access for Dialysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Check and Imaging
    • Dialysis Circuit Angiography
    • Fistula/Graft Evaluation
    • Dialysis Access Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 36901: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report;

    Also known as:

    • Clearing Blocked Dialysis Access with Balloon and Clot Removal
    • Dialysis Graft Thrombectomy
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Access Declotting
    • Peripheral Dialysis Segment Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 36905: Percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy and/or infusion for thrombolysis, dialysis circuit, any method, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation, diagnostic angiography, fluoroscopic guidance, catheter placement(s), and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Dialysis Access Balloon Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
    • Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
    • Central Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
    • AV Fistula Angioplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 36907: Transluminal balloon angioplasty, central dialysis segment, performed through dialysis circuit, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the angioplasty (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Replacement
    • Tunneled Catheter Exchange
    • Central Line Replacement
    • IV Catheter Change

    CPT Codes:

    • 36581: Replacement, complete, of a tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump, through same venous access

    Does Dr. Atalla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Atalla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 200-9711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Atalla accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Atalla in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Easy Choice Health Plan

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Motor Club of America

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Atalla's office located?

    Dr. Jamal Atalla's Primary Practice

    5040 N 15th Ave Ste 107

    Phoenix, AZ 85015

    (602) 200-9711

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    Dr. Jamal Atalla's Practice 2

    3330 N 2nd St Ste 206

    Phoenix, AZ 85012

    (602) 351-3977

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    Dr. Jamal Atalla's Practice 3

    2545 E Thomas Rd Ste 120

    Phoenix, AZ 85016

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

    Dr. Atalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609861566.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Atalla?

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

    What is Dr. Jamal Atalla's specialty?

    Dr. Atalla is a Nephrologist near Phoenix, AZ. 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. Atalla to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jamal Atalla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Atalla is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Jamal Atalla accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Jamal Atalla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jamal Atalla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Atalla's office at (602) 200-9711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jamal Atalla?

    Please contact Dr. Atalla's office at (602) 200-9711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jamal Atalla have?

    Dr. Jamal Atalla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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