Medicare Nephrology Doctors in Downey, CA - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

Nephrology Doctors in Downey, CA Accepting Medicare

4 Nephrology doctors found. Showing 1 - 4

Betzabe M Alday, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7601 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242
Phone: 562-803-0124 Fax: 562-803-5569

Dr. Michael Shaoyi Fang, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11480 Brookshire Ave, Ste 302, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 626-337-2265 Fax: 626-337-6625

John K Shaib, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 9040 Telegraph Rd, Site 100, Downey, CA 90240
Phone: 562-861-0954 Fax: 562-861-3739

Samuel S Liu, MD
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 105, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: 562-862-8184 Fax: 562-862-8184

Nephrology: An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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