Overview
Patrick Chua, MD, specializes in Nephrology at Associates in Kidney Care in Des Moines, Iowa.
Dr. Chua is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Analgesic Nephropathy, Chronic Kidney Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Chua is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- POS
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
Locations
411 Laurel St., Suite 2350, Des Moines, IA 50314
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chua has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Patrick C. Chua
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Patrick C. Chua?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Patrick C. Chua by calling their office at 515-280-4700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Patrick C. Chua a top-rated expert for Acute Kidney Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Patrick C. Chua is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Kidney Failure, 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. Patrick C. Chua specialize in?
While Dr. Patrick C. Chua is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Acute Kidney Failure, Analgesic Nephropathy, and Chronic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Patrick C. Chua accept my insurance?
Dr. Patrick C. Chua accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-280-4700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chua isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Chua isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Analgesic NephropathyDr. Chua isDistinguished. Learn about Analgesic Nephropathy.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chua isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chua isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Chua isDistinguished. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Advanced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Chua isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Chua isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- IgA NephropathyDr. Chua isAdvanced. Learn about IgA Nephropathy.
- NecrosisDr. Chua isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Chua isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Chua isAdvanced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Thin Basement Membrane Nephropathy
- Experienced
- Alport SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Alport Syndrome.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Bilateral HydronephrosisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Hydronephrosis.
- BoilsDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- FolliculitisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- GlomerulonephritisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Glomerulonephritis.
- HydronephrosisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Hydronephrosis.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- Kidney StonesDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Stones.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Magnesium DeficiencyDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Magnesium Deficiency.
- Medullary Sponge KidneyDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Sponge Kidney.
- Metabolic AcidosisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Acidosis.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Minimal Change DiseaseDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Minimal Change Disease.
- NephronophthisisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Nephronophthisis.
- Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Poststreptococcal Glomerulonephritis
- Respiratory AcidosisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Respiratory Acidosis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- Senior-Loken SyndromeDr. Chua isExperienced. Learn about Senior-Loken Syndrome.