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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mishra-Shukla, Infectious Disease Specialist in Alamo, CA?
Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Alamo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Mishra-Shukla is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mishra-Shukla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mishra-Shukla’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mishra-Shukla?
Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Infectious Disease Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mishra-Shukla empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Clostridium Difficile Infection (C. Difficile), Endocarditis, MRSA Infection, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Alamo/CA community, Dr. Mishra-Shukla is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Mishra-Shukla speak?
Dr. Mishra-Shukla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Mishra-Shukla treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mishra-Shukla 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. Mishra-Shukla. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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 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
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
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:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Mishra-Shukla perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mishra-Shukla's office.
Does Dr. Mishra-Shukla accept my insurance?
Dr. Mishra-Shukla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mishra-Shukla accept in Alamo, CA?
Dr. Mishra-Shukla in Alamo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Central Health
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mishra-Shukla's office located?
What is Dr. Mishra-Shukla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mishra-Shukla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487843942.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mishra-Shukla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mishra-Shukla
What is Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla's specialty?
Dr. Mishra-Shukla is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Alamo, CA.
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. Mishra-Shukla to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mishra-Shukla is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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 Nimisha Mishra-Shukla accepting new patients in Alamo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nimisha Mishra-Shukla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mishra-Shukla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nimisha Mishra-Shukla?
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