Dr. Oana C. Badescu
- Gender: Female
- Experience: 9 years
- Graduated from: New York Medical College
- Graduation year: 2012
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1013289271
Dr. Oana C. Badescu M.D.
Nephrologist
She is located at 1899 Tate Boulevard Southeast Suite 2101 in Hickory, NC 28602. Can help patients with the following: Bladder Control, Inguinal Hernia, Kidney Stones, Low Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013289271. Appointment can be made via the phone number (828) 327-7788. She is affiliated with 5 practices and 3 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu, being an nephrologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Oana C. Badescu.
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Pain
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Bladder Control
- Blood in Urine
- Chest Pain
- Cholecystitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Cystitis
- Diarrhea
- Edema
- Fever
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
- Hiatal Hernia
- High Blood Pressure
- Hot Flashes
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyponatremia
- Influenza
- Inguinal Hernia
- Kidney Cancer
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Stones
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Potassium
- Migraine
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
- Prescription Refill
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Urethritis
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Procedures Performed by Dr. Oana C. Badescu
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Oana C. Badescu as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
AmeriHealth Caritas Next
Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Oana C. Badescu is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Mallinckrodt | $161 |
| OPKO Pharmaceuticals | $134 |
| Amgen | $57 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $515 |
Studies
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduated in 2012Additional Specialities
- Internist
Affiliated practices
Affiliated hospitals
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Questions & Answers
Where can you meet with Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu?
Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu's office is located at 1899 Tate Boulevard Southeast Suite 2101 in Hickory, NC 28602.
Does Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu is affiliated with Firelands Regional Health System. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu accept patients with AmeriHealth Caritas Next?
Yes, Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu is listed in-network for AmeriHealth Caritas Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Has Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu is affiliated with CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu treat?
Dr. Oana Cristina Badescu provides treatment for Bladder Control, Inguinal Hernia, Kidney Stones, Low Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). For the full list see this list.