Dr. David Tharpe, MD
Nephrology ·
Male ·
Age 70
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Dr. David Tharpe, MD is a nephrology specialist in Alabaster, AL and has been practicing for 41 years. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1972 and specializes in nephrology.
Nephrology Associates PC
1022 1st St N # 403
Alabaster, AL 35007
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
very high
more than 99% of peers
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers
Hypercalcemia
very high
more than 93% of peers
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1 Specialties
- Nephrology
1 Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
44 Conditions Treated
- Acidosis
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Alkalosis
- Amyloidosis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Disorders
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Chronic Glomerulonephritis
- Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Dehydration
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Gout
- Hemochromatosis
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Stones
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Nephritis and Nephropathy
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
- Renal Hyperparathyroidism
- Renal Hypertension
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Vascular Disease
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
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4 Procedures
- Biopsy
- Hemodialysis
- Kidney Stones Treatment
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Vanderbilt University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1972
- Ala Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1973
- University Of Alabama HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1973
- University Of AlabamaFellowship Hospital | Completed 1977
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Tharpe accepts 7 insurance carriers
- AetnaChoice Plus POS II
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of CaliforniaDental Blue 100/200/300
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOOpen Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
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