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Who is Dr. Nisar, Internist in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Saira Nisar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nisar graduated from Aga Khan University. Dr. Nisar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nisar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nisar’s office at (508) 235-5262.
Where did Dr. Nisar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Aga Khan University
What languages does Dr. Nisar speak?
Dr. Nisar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nisar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nisar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Nisar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nisar typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Nisar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nisar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Generating Device Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Augmentative Communication Therapy
- AAC Device Programming
- Speech Device Training
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Evaluation for Communication Device
- AAC Device Evaluation
- Speech-Generating Device Assessment
- Augmentative Communication Evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92607: Evaluation for prescription for speech-generating augmentative and alternative communication device, face-to-face with the patient; first hour
Does Dr. Nisar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nisar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 235-5262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nisar accept in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Nisar in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
BMC Health System
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nisar's office located?
What is Dr. Nisar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nisar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114182680.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nisar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nisar
What is Dr. Saira Nisar's specialty?
Dr. Nisar is a Internist near Fall River, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Saira Nisar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nisar is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Saira Nisar accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?
Yes, Dr. Saira Nisar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Saira Nisar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nisar's office at (508) 235-5262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Saira Nisar?
Please contact Dr. Nisar's office at (508) 235-5262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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