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Who is Dr. Ekhelikar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Nikita Ekhelikar, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Hillsborough, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ekhelikar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekhelikar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekhelikar’s office at (908) 281-0221.
What languages does Dr. Ekhelikar speak?
Dr. Ekhelikar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ekhelikar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ekhelikar 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. Ekhelikar. 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
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Ekhelikar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nikita Ekhelikar 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. Ekhelikar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ekhelikar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekhelikar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 281-0221 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ekhelikar accept in Hillsborough, NJ?
Dr. Ekhelikar in Hillsborough, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ekhelikar's office located?
Dr. Nikita Ekhelikar's Primary Practice
105 Raider Blvd Ste 101
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 281-0221
What is Dr. Ekhelikar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekhelikar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790279156.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekhelikar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekhelikar
What is Dr. Nikita Ekhelikar's specialty?
Dr. Ekhelikar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Hillsborough, NJ.
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. Nikita Ekhelikar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ekhelikar is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Centrastate Medical Center, Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 Nikita Ekhelikar accepting new patients in Hillsborough, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Nikita Ekhelikar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nikita Ekhelikar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ekhelikar's office at (908) 281-0221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nikita Ekhelikar?
Please contact Dr. Ekhelikar's office at (908) 281-0221 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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