Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
823 Ira E Woods Ave, 
Grapevine, TX 

Overview

Afia Umber is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Nephrologist in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Umber is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Kidney Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Dow Medical College (1998)

Residency

Alameda County Medical Center - Internal Medicine (2009)

Specialties

Nephrology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

Tulane University School of Medicine-NEPH* (2014)
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Nephrology (2013)
Aga Khan University Medical College (2000)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Allen
Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Plano

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Mumtaz Medical Services
823 Ira E Woods Ave, Grapevine, TX 76051
Other Locations
Dallas Nephrology Associates - Dallas
1420 Viceroy Dr, Dallas, TX 75235

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Afia Umber

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Afia Umber?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Afia Umber by calling their office at 972-948-8735. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Afia Umber a top-rated expert for Renovascular Hypertension?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Afia Umber is classified as an Distinguished expert for Renovascular Hypertension, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Afia Umber specialize in?

While Dr. Afia Umber is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Renovascular Hypertension, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Afia Umber participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Afia Umber has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Renovascular Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. Afia Umber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Afia Umber accept my insurance?

Dr. Afia Umber accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-948-8735 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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