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Dr. Philip Nizza, DO

Dr. Philip Nizza, DO

Port Jefferson, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nizza, Infectious Disease Specialist in Port Jefferson, NY?

    Dr. Philip Nizza, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Port Jefferson, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nizza graduated from New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Nizza is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nizza’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nizza’s office at (631) 689-5400.

    Where did Dr. Nizza go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan

    • Residency: North Shore University Hospital

    • Medical School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Is Dr. Nizza board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Nizza, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nizza speak?

    Dr. Nizza and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nizza treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nizza 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. Nizza. 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.

    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:

    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding
    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Aspiration Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis
    • Inhalation Pneumonia
    • Chemical Pneumonitis
    • Aspiration Lung Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
    • J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • C. diff Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Clostridioides difficile infection
    • Clostridium difficile colitis
    • C. difficile-associated diarrhea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Pyogenic Arthritis
    • Infectious Arthritis
    • Pus-forming Arthritis
    • Septic Arthritis
    • Bacterial Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Which procedures does Dr. Nizza perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Nizza accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nizza accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 689-5400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nizza accept in Port Jefferson, NY?

    Dr. Nizza in Port Jefferson, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Canon

    • Centene

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nizza's office located?

    Dr. Philip Nizza's Primary Practice

    200 Belle Terre Rd

    Port Jefferson, NY 11777

    (631) 689-5400

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    Dr. Philip Nizza's Practice 2

    101 Nicolls Rd

    Stony Brook, NY 11794

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    Dr. Philip Nizza's Practice 3

    14 Technology Dr Ste 10

    East Setauket, NY 11733

    (631) 689-5400

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    What is Dr. Nizza's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nizza's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912012410.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nizza?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nizza

    What is Dr. Philip Nizza's specialty?

    Dr. Nizza is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Port Jefferson, NY.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Nizza to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Philip Nizza affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nizza is affiliated with St. Catherine of Siena Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Philip Nizza accepting new patients in Port Jefferson, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Philip Nizza is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Philip Nizza offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nizza's office at (631) 689-5400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Philip Nizza?

    Please contact Dr. Nizza's office at (631) 689-5400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Philip Nizza have?

    Dr. Philip Nizza is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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