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Dr. Rafael Baracaldo, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Frankfort, KY
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rafael Baracaldo, MD

Dr. Rafael Baracaldo, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Frankfort, KY. They specialize in Nephrology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from Universidad El Bosque and is affiliated with Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Dr. Baracaldo, completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Baracaldo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Baracaldo works at Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana in Frankfort, KY with other offices in Louisville, KY. They frequently treat conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypokalemia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Baracaldo's Office Locations

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    Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
    608 Chamberlin Ave, Frankfort, KY 40601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
    6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 250, Louisville, KY 40205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Acute Kidney Failure
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
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Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Acidosis
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Acute Nephritic Syndrome
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Cachexia
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Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
Dehydration
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ureteral Stones
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound
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    About Dr. Rafael Baracaldo, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1013151968
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Nassau Health Care Corp
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Geisinger Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • Universidad El Bosque
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    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Frankfort Regional Medical Center

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

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

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

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Baracaldo. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Baracaldo.

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