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Dr. Donald Nikaitani, MD

Kailua Kona, HI

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nikaitani, Internist in Kailua Kona, HI?

    Dr. Donald Nikaitani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kailua Kona, HI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nikaitani graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Queen'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nikaitani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nikaitani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nikaitani’s office at (808) 329-1346.

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

    • Residency: Queen'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Queens Medical Center | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Queens Hospital Center) Program

    • Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nikaitani board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Nikaitani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nikaitani speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nikaitani treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Nikaitani 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. Nikaitani. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Aorta
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Aortic artery hardening
    • Aortic plaque buildup
    • Aortic calcification

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I700: Atherosclerosis of aorta

    Also known as:

    • Acute Frontal Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute frontal sinusitis
    • Short-term forehead sinus infection
    • Frontal sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0110: Acute frontal sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    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:

    • Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Persistent AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Which procedures does Dr. Nikaitani perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Donald Nikaitani may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nikaitani's office.

    Does Dr. Nikaitani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nikaitani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 329-1346 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nikaitani accept in Kailua Kona, HI?

    Dr. Nikaitani in Kailua Kona, HI 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 Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • Omnicom Group

    • Quest

    • State of Nevada

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nikaitani's office located?

    Dr. Donald Nikaitani's Primary Practice

    75-137 Hualalai Rd

    Kailua Kona, HI 96740

    (808) 329-1346

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    Dr. Donald Nikaitani's Practice 2

    75-137 Hualalai Road Kona-Kohala Health Care Servi

    Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

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

    Dr. Nikaitani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700811718.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikaitani?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Nikaitani's specialty?

    Dr. Nikaitani is a Internist near Kailua Kona, HI.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Nikaitani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Donald Nikaitani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nikaitani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kona Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Donald Nikaitani accepting new patients in Kailua Kona, HI?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Nikaitani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Nikaitani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nikaitani's office at (808) 329-1346 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Donald Nikaitani?

    Please contact Dr. Nikaitani's office at (808) 329-1346 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Nikaitani have?

    Dr. Donald Nikaitani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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