Medicare Nephrology Doctors in West Hills, CA - Medicare Status, Address, Contact

Nephrology Doctors in West Hills, CA Accepting Medicare

2 Nephrology doctors found. Showing 1 - 2

Sohail Nasim, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7230 Medical Center Dr, Suite 302, West Hills, CA 91307
Phone: 818-227-4272 Fax: 818-227-4271

Lawrence Patrick Guziel, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7230 Medical Center Dr Ste 205, West Hills, CA 91307
Phone: 818-345-0664 Fax: 818-657-0131

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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