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381 verified nephrologists across the U.S. accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Glomerular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Dialysis & ESRD. Common hospital affiliations include Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Hospital, and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

Steven Coca

Steven Coca, D.O., M.S.

Professor | Medicine, Nephrology; Associate Chair for Clinical and Translational Research, Department of Internal Medicine; Director of Clinical Research, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology

New York, NY20+ years
Michel Chonchol

Michel Chonchol, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine

Nephrology

Aurora, CO30+ years
David Charytan

David Charytan, MD

Professor

Nephrology

New York, NY20+ years
Edgar Jaimes

Edgar Jaimes, MD

Chief, Renal Service

Nephrology

New York, NY30+ years
James Tumlin

James Tumlin, M.D.

Nephrology

Decatur, GA30+ years
Michael Heung

Michael Heung, MD

Service Chief, Division of Nephrology

Nephrology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Nicolae Leca

Nicolae Leca, MD

Professor of Medicine, University of Washington; Medical Director, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation; Medical Director, UW Medicine Transplant Institute

Nephrology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Leonard Stern

Leonard Stern, M.D.

Emeritus Associate Professor of Medicine and Nephrology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Medical Director, Peritoneal Dialysis; Associate Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Nephrology

New York, NY
Naim Issa

Naim Issa, M.D.

Program Director, Renal Transplant Fellowship

Nephrology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Bhavna Bhasin-Chhabra

Bhavna Bhasin-Chhabra, MD

Associate Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship

Nephrology

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Herbert Lin

Herbert Lin, MD PHD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital; Distinguished Physician Nephrology

Nephrology

Boston, MA30+ years
Iasmina Craici

Iasmina Craici, M.D.

Program Director, Nephrology Fellowship

Nephrology

Rochester, MN15+ years
Bruce Kone

Bruce Kone, MD

Professor of Medicine, Renal Diseases and Hypertension

Nephrology

Houston, TX30+ years
Nikolaos Skartsis

Nikolaos Skartsis, MD

Transplant Nephrologist

Nephrology

Rochester, MN15+ years
Anne Huml

Anne Huml, M.D.

Instructor, Nephrology

Nephrology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
James Paparello

James Paparello, MD

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

Nephrology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Sami Alasfar

Sami Alasfar, M.D.

Medical Director, Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant Program

Nephrology

Scottsdale, AZ15+ years
Suphamai Bunnapradist

Suphamai Bunnapradist, M.D.

Professor of Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine; Director, Connie Frank Kidney Transplant Center

Nephrology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Shane Bobart

Shane Bobart, MD

Specialist, Glomerular Diseases

Nephrology

Jacksonville, FL10+ years
Peter Nguyen

Peter Nguyen, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College; President of the Medical Staff, Houston Methodist Hospital; Associate Chief Medical Information Officer, Houston Methodist; Medical Director, DaVita Galleria and DaVita Avian Dialysis Facilities

Nephrology

Houston, TX20+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these nephrologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health 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 First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a nephrologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Glomerular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Dialysis & ESRD. Then verify the specific First Health 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.