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Nephrologists Accepting CareFirstPage 6

201 verified nephrologists across the U.S. accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Dialysis & ESRD, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Transplant Nephrology. Common hospital affiliations include CLS Health, Memorial Hermann, and Aurora Health.

Jayanti Venkatesan

Jayanti Venkatesan, M.D.

Nephrology

Webster, TX30+ years
Sejal Patel

Sejal Patel, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Hoffman Estates, IL20+ years
Judith Benstein

Judith Benstein, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Nephrology

New York, NY30+ years
Mary Shaver

Mary Shaver, M.D.

Nephrology

Conway, AR30+ years
Nithin Karakala

Nithin Karakala, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology; Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship

Nephrology

Little Rock, AR20+ years
Ayorinde Soipe

Ayorinde Soipe, MD, MSC

Nephrology

Carrollton, GA15+ years
Ali Assefi

Ali Assefi, MD

Clinical Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Fairfax, VA30+ years
Kinjal Patel

Kinjal Patel, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Nephrology

Woodbridge, VA20+ years
James Drakakis

James Drakakis, D.O.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine

Nephrology

Mineola, NY15+ years
Cassandra Kimber

Cassandra Kimber, DO

Assistant Professor, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension

Nephrology

Kansas City, KS15+ years
Ann Thomas

Ann Thomas, MD

Nephrology

Scottsdale, AZ30+ years
Sorot Phisitkul

Sorot Phisitkul, MD

Associate Professor, Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine

Nephrology

Lubbock, TX20+ years
Brian Rifkin

Brian Rifkin, MD

Nephrology

Hattiesburg, MS20+ years
David Packer

David Packer, DO

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Nephrology

New York, NY10+ years
Ahmed Abdou

Ahmed Abdou, MD

Nephrology

Nephrology

Crestwood, IL9 years
Akinsansoye Dosekun

Akinsansoye Dosekun, M.D.

Associate Professor, Renal Diseases and Hypertension

Nephrology

Houston, TX30+ years
Amy Li

Amy Li, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension

Nephrology

Portland, OR7 years
Shweta Punj

Shweta Punj, MD

Nephrology

Durham, NC15+ years
Jorge Garces

Jorge Garces, MD

Transplant Nephrology

Nephrology

New Orleans, LA30+ years
Faheemuddin Ahmed

Faheemuddin Ahmed, MD

Nephrology

Rockford, IL20+ years

Nephrologists accepting CareFirst by state

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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, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Transplant 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.