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Nephrologists Accepting CareFirst in Illinois

33 verified nephrologists in Illinois accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Dialysis & ESRD, Transplant Nephrology, and Critical Care Nephrology. Common hospital affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Lake Forest Hospital.

James Paparello

James Paparello, MD

Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Nephrology

Chicago, IL30+ years
John Friedewald

John Friedewald, MD

Professor of Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension) and Surgery (Organ Transplantation); Medical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Nephrology

Lake Forest, IL20+ years
William Cheung

William Cheung, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Gurnee, IL10+ years
Susan Quaggin

Susan Quaggin, MD

Chair, Department of Medicine

Nephrology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Daniel Batlle

Daniel Batlle, MD

Earle, del Greco, Levin Professor of Nephrology/Hypertension; Professor, Medicine (Nephrology and Hypertension)

Nephrology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Edgar Lerma

Edgar Lerma, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Medicine, Section of Nephrology

Nephrology

Blue Island, IL30+ years
Shivani Shah

Shivani Shah, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Naperville, IL15+ years
Anca Zegrean

Anca Zegrean, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

South Barrington, IL20+ years
Joshua Trob

Joshua Trob, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Lake Bluff, IL30+ years
Maria Khan

Maria Khan, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Libertyville, IL20+ years
Nilam Patel

Nilam Patel, MD

Nephrology

Naperville, IL7 years
Sejal Patel

Sejal Patel, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Hoffman Estates, IL20+ years
Ahmed Abdou

Ahmed Abdou, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Crestwood, IL9 years
Faheemuddin Ahmed

Faheemuddin Ahmed, MD

Nephrology

Rockford, IL20+ years
Harry Rubinstein

Harry Rubinstein, MD

Nephrology

Aurora, IL30+ years
Mazen Diab

Mazen Diab, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Jawad Munir

Jawad Munir, M.D

Nephrology

Nephrology

Libertyville, IL20+ years
James Stim

James Stim, MD

Nephrology

Rockford, IL30+ years
Bogdan Derylo

Bogdan Derylo, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Vijaykumar Rao

Vijaykumar Rao, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Nephrology

Nephrology

South Holland, IL30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these nephrologists accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these nephrologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a nephrologist that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Dialysis & ESRD, Transplant Nephrology, and Critical Care Nephrology. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.