CN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaigwe, Infectious Disease Specialist in Minot, ND?
Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Minot, ND with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nwaigwe graduated from University of Lagos / College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Infectious Diseases. Dr. Nwaigwe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwaigwe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwaigwe’s office at (701) 857-7840.
Where did Dr. Nwaigwe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Infectious Diseases | University Health Center Of Pittsburgh
Medical School: University of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria | University of Lagos / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Nwaigwe board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nwaigwe speak?
Dr. Nwaigwe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nwaigwe treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nwaigwe 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. Nwaigwe. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Other Specific Reasons
- Health Screening
- Specific Reason Medical Check-up
- Observation for Specific Concerns
- Targeted Health Evaluation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0489: Encounter for examination and observation for other specified reasons
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
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:
- 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:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does Dr. Nwaigwe perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nwaigwe 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. Nwaigwe. 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:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Nwaigwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwaigwe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 857-7840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nwaigwe accept in Minot, ND?
Dr. Nwaigwe in Minot, ND 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 North Dakota
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Sanford Health
State of North Dakota
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Nwaigwe's office located?
What is Dr. Nwaigwe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nwaigwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902832041.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwaigwe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nwaigwe
What is Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe's specialty?
Dr. Nwaigwe is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Minot, ND.
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. Nwaigwe to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nwaigwe is affiliated with Trinity Hospital - Minot, ND 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 Casmiar Nwaigwe accepting new patients in Minot, ND?
Yes, Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nwaigwe's office at (701) 857-7840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Casmiar Nwaigwe?
Please contact Dr. Nwaigwe's office at (701) 857-7840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe have?
Dr. Casmiar Nwaigwe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Other Infectious Disease Specialist Near Minot, ND
LG
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Lovin George is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bismarck, ND with 2 additional practice locations.
Bismarck, ND
SA
Infectious Disease Specialist
Accepting patientsDr. Supha Arthurs, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bismarck, ND. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified.
Bismarck, ND
ES
Critical Care Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Emily Shay, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Bismarck, ND with 2 additional practice locations.
Bismarck, ND