Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nwaigwe, Infectious Disease Specialist in Minot, ND?
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nwaigwe typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nwaigwe typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health
Sanford Health
State of North Dakota
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nwaigwe's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nwaigwe affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nwaigwe has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nwaigwe's NPI number?A 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?
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.