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Dr. Prasad Bichu, MD

Nephrology*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Norfolk, VA
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Overview of Dr. Prasad Bichu, MD

Dr. Prasad Bichu, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Norfolk, VA. Patients rated Dr. Bichu an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Bichu works at Practice in Norfolk, VA with other offices in Suffolk, VA and Portsmouth, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Gout and Nephritis and Nephropathy along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Bichu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nephrology Associates of Tidewater Ltd.
    6160 Kempsville Cir Ste 302A, Norfolk, VA 23502 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 466-9288
  2. 2
    Office
    5140 River Club Dr Ste 102, Suffolk, VA 23435 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 977-1110
  3. 3
    Office
    355 Crawford St Ste 622, Portsmouth, VA 23704 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (757) 627-7301

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
  • Sentara Obici Hospital
  • Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
  • Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
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Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Dehydration
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Kidney Stones
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Congenital Renal Dysplasia
Goodpasture's Disease
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Ureteral Stones
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    About Dr. Prasad Bichu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1679675748
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    Education & Certifications

    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Bichu has seen patients for Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease, Gout and Nephritis and Nephropathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Bichu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Bichu. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Bichu.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Bichu, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Bichu 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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