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Who is Dr. El-Nahal, Infectious Disease Specialist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Walid El-Nahal, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. El-Nahal is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Nahal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Nahal’s office at (434) 924-1931.
What languages does Dr. El-Nahal speak?
Dr. El-Nahal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El-Nahal typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El-Nahal 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. El-Nahal. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El-Nahal typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Walid El-Nahal 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. El-Nahal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El-Nahal accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Nahal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 924-1931 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Nahal accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. El-Nahal in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. El-Nahal's office located?
Dr. Walid El-Nahal's Primary Practice
1215 Lee St Fl 3
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-1931
What is Dr. El-Nahal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Nahal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982081923.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Nahal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Nahal
What is Dr. Walid El-Nahal's specialty?
Dr. El-Nahal is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Charlottesville, VA.
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. Walid El-Nahal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Nahal is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks 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 Walid El-Nahal accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Walid El-Nahal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walid El-Nahal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Nahal's office at (434) 924-1931 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walid El-Nahal?
Please contact Dr. El-Nahal's office at (434) 924-1931 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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