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Dr. Michael Shomaker, MD

Nephrology*
3.3 (7)
Map Pin Small Thornton, CO
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Michael Shomaker, MD

Dr. Michael Shomaker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Thornton, CO. They specialize in Nephrology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine and is affiliated with Sky Ridge Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and North Suburban Medical Center. Dr. Shomaker, completed a residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shomaker an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Shomaker works at Colorado Kidney Care in Thornton, CO with other offices in Brighton, CO. They frequently treat conditions like Hyperparathyroidism and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Shomaker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Colorado Kidney Care
    9195 Grant St Ste 110, Thornton, CO 80229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (303) 531-2857
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
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    Colorado Kidney Care
    1606 Prairie Center Pkwy Ste 340, Brighton, CO 80601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals and have not paid a fee to participate. They are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospital's primary service area or have been granted access to our hospital's clinical information systems. Physicians who are employed or engaged by an HCA affiliated physician practice or offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
    Phone Icon (720) 817-9738
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease

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Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Fabry's Disease
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Ureteral Stones
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Humana
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • MultiPlan

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.3
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    About Dr. Michael Shomaker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1932276581
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Sky Ridge Medical Center
    • Swedish Medical Center
    • Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
    • North Suburban Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Michael Shomaker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shomaker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shomaker has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shomaker has seen patients for Hyperparathyroidism and Parathyroid (Gland) Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shomaker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Shomaker. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shomaker.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shomaker, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shomaker appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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