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Who is Dr. Nair, Infectious Disease Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Vaisak Nair is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN. Dr. Nair is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nair’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at (507) 284-2511.
What languages does Dr. Nair speak?
Dr. Nair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nair typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nair 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. Nair. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nair typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vaisak Nair 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
Please contact Dr. Nair's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?
Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Nair in Rochester, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nair's office located?
What is Dr. Nair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669939229.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nair
What is Dr. Vaisak Nair's specialty?
Dr. Nair is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Rochester, MN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vaisak Nair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nair is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Nyu Langone Health - Tisch Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vaisak Nair accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Vaisak Nair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaisak Nair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaisak Nair?
Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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