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Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay, MD

Critical Care Internist, Infectious Disease Specialist

Gastonia, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Upadhyay, Critical Care Internist in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Upadhyay is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Upadhyay’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Upadhyay’s office at (704) 834-2000.

    Is Dr. Upadhyay board certified as a Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Upadhyay speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Upadhyay typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Upadhyay 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. Upadhyay. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    • Heart stops beating
    • Cardiopulmonary arrest

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Upadhyay typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Upadhyay 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. Upadhyay. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Lung Scope with Cell Sample
    • Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Upadhyay accept my insurance?

    Dr. Upadhyay accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 834-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Upadhyay accept in Gastonia, NC?

    Dr. Upadhyay in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Upadhyay's office located?

    Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay's Primary Practice

    2525 Court Dr

    Gastonia, NC 28054

    (704) 834-2000

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    Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay's Practice 2

    200 Herlong Ave

    Rock Hill, SC 29732

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

    Dr. Upadhyay's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841499217.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Upadhyay?

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

    What is Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay's specialty?

    Dr. Upadhyay is a Critical Care Internist near Gastonia, NC.

    What does a Critical Care Internist do?

    An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Upadhyay is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center 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

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    Is Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Upadhyay's office at (704) 834-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay?

    Please contact Dr. Upadhyay's office at (704) 834-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Upadhyay's office located?

    Dr. Upadhyay's offices are located in Gastonia, NC and Rock Hill, SC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay have?

    Dr. Nitesh Upadhyay is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.