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Dr. William Durham, MD

Asheville, NC

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Durham, Nephrologist in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. William Durham, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Asheville, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Durham graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL. Dr. Durham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Durham’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Durham’s office at (828) 258-8545.

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

    • Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    What languages does Dr. Durham speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Durham treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Durham 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. Durham. 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 Stage 3b
    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Inflammation
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Kidney Failure
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Glomerular Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • CKD Stage 3
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Chronic Glomerulonephritis
    • Long-term Kidney Inflammation
    • Chronic Nephritis
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N031: Chronic nephritic syndrome with focal and segmental glomerular lesions
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)

    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:

    • 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Kidney Function Test
    • Kidney Disease
    • Irregular Kidney Function Study
    • Unusual Kidney Exam
    • Kidney Disease Diagnosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R944: Abnormal results of kidney function studies

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Artery Hardening
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Renal Artery Stenosis
    • Renal artery atherosclerosis
    • Hardening of kidney arteries
    • Renal artery disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I701: Atherosclerosis of renal artery

    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:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetic Nephropathy
    • Type 1 Diabetes Kidney Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1022: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Isolated Protein in Urine
    • Kidney Disease
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Excess Protein in Urine
    • Kidney Protein Leak

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N069: Isolated proteinuria with unspecified morphologic lesion

    Also known as:

    • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) with kidney problems
    • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
    • Wegener's with kidney involvement
    • Renal GPA
    • GPA kidney disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M3131: Wegener's granulomatosis with renal involvement

    Which procedures does Dr. Durham perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Durham may include:

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

    Does Dr. Durham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Durham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 258-8545 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Durham accept in Asheville, NC?

    Dr. Durham in Asheville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Virginia Mason Medical Center

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    Where is Dr. Durham's office located?

    Dr. William Durham's Primary Practice

    10 McDowell St

    Asheville, NC 28801

    (828) 258-8545

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    Dr. William Durham's Practice 2

    840 Fleming St Ste 6

    Hendersonville, NC 28791

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    Dr. William Durham's Practice 3

    93 Family Church Rd

    Murphy, NC 28906

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

    Dr. Durham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639166622.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Durham?

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

    What is Dr. William Durham's specialty?

    Dr. Durham is a Nephrologist near Asheville, NC. 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. Durham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Durham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Durham is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Unc Health Pardee, Adventhealth Hendersonville 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 William Durham accepting new patients in Asheville, NC?

    Yes, Dr. William Durham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Durham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Durham's office at (828) 258-8545 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Durham?

    Please contact Dr. Durham's office at (828) 258-8545 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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