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Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD

Nephrology*
4.8 (16)
Map Pin Small Fort Lauderdale, FL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD

Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They specialize in Nephrology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Nephrology. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital, HCA Florida Westside Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North. Dr. Kotzker, completed a residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Kotzker an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Kotzker works at Florida Kidney Physicians in Fort Lauderdale, FL with other offices in Pompano Beach, FL, Boca Raton, FL, Boynton Beach, FL and Delray Beach, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Hyperkalemia, Acute Kidney Failure and Proteinuria 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.

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Dr. Kotzker's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Florida Kidney Physicians
    407 SE 9th St Ste 103, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 463-0112
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Florida Kidney Physicians
    700 E Atlantic Blvd Ste 101, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 493-9774
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  3. 3
    Office
    1905 Clint Moore Rd Ste 212, Boca Raton, FL 33496 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 989-9070
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  4. 4
    West Boynton Dialysis
    10150 Hagen Ranch Rd Ste 101, Boynton Beach, FL 33437 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 736-6096
  5. 5
    Sands Dialysis LLC Delray Dialysis
    2655 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 368-0235
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  6. 6
    Office
    670 Glades Rd Ste 110, Boca Raton, FL 33431 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (561) 368-0235
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  7. 7
    North Fort Lauderdale
    4534 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (954) 463-0112

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Anthony's Hospital
  • HCA Florida Westside Hospital
  • Memorial Regional Hospital
  • Broward Health Medical Center
  • Broward Health North

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Proteinuria

Treatment frequency



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.
Hyperkalemia
Acute Kidney Failure
Proteinuria
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Acidosis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Alkalosis
Amyloidosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Bone Disorders
Brain Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Dehydration
Gout
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Infection
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Potassium Deficiency
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vascular Disease
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Central Line Insertion
Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Dialysis
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Dialysis Access Procedures
Dialysis Catheter Placement
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis and IV Access Surgery
Hemodialysis Vascular Access Creation
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Plasmapheresis
Renal Biopsy
Renal Scan
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    • Aetna
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    • American Republic
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Coventry Health Care of Florida
    • Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
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    • First Health
    • Humana
    • Medical Mutual of Ohio
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • QualCare
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    4.8
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    Based on 16 ratings
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    About Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Hebrew and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1124120019
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Residency
    Internship
    • UMDJ-RW Johnson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Wayne Kotzker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kotzker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Kotzker has seen patients for Hyperkalemia, Acute Kidney Failure and Proteinuria, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kotzker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Kotzker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kotzker.

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