Nephrology Doctors in Saint Charles, MO Accepting Medicare

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Syed A Khalid, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 300 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-647-5000    Fax: 636-947-5090
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Guangchen Zou, M.D.
Internal Medicine - Nephrology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1820 Zumbehl Rd Ste 120, Saint Charles, MO 63303
Phone: 314-801-5350    Fax: 314-801-5323

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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