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Who is Dr. Lerma, Nephrologist in Palos Hills, IL?
Dr. Edgar Lerma, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Palos Hills, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lerma graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program. Dr. Lerma is fluent in English, Filipino, and Pilipino, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lerma’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lerma’s office at (708) 499-2243.
Where did Dr. Lerma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Hospital Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery
What languages does Dr. Lerma speak?
Dr. Lerma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Filipino
Pilipino
What conditions does Dr. Lerma treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Lerma 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. Lerma. 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 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- 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 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 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 3
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)
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified
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:
- 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 Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Heart and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Disease
- Heart and Kidney Problems from High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome Stage 5
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I1310: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- I1311: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease without heart failure, with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal 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:
- Lupus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- SLE
- Autoimmune Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3210: Systemic lupus erythematosus, organ or system involvement unspecified
Also known as:
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- Kidney Failure
- Liver Disease
- HRS
- Liver-kidney failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K767: Hepatorenal syndrome
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
Which procedures does Dr. Lerma perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Edgar Lerma 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. Lerma's office.
Does Dr. Lerma accept my insurance?
Dr. Lerma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 499-2243 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lerma accept in Palos Hills, IL?
Dr. Lerma in Palos Hills, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Molina
State of Illinois
Tria Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lerma's office located?
Dr. Edgar Lerma's Primary Practice
10426 S Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 499-2243
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Edgar Lerma?
Dr. Lerma has appointments available at his Palos Hills, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Lerma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lerma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841279981.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lerma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lerma
What is Dr. Edgar Lerma's specialty?
Dr. Lerma is a Nephrologist near Palos Hills, IL. 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. Lerma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Edgar Lerma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lerma is affiliated with OSF HealthCare Little Company of Mary Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Palos 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 Edgar Lerma accepting new patients in Palos Hills, IL?
Yes, Dr. Edgar Lerma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Edgar Lerma offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lerma, or call (708) 499-2243 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Edgar Lerma?
Please contact Dr. Lerma's office at (708) 499-2243 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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