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Dr. John Nnadi, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nnadi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. John Nnadi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nnadi graduated from University of Ibadan / College of Medicine. Dr. Nnadi is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nnadi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nnadi’s office at (225) 752-2470.

    Where did Dr. Nnadi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Ibadan / College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nnadi board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. John Nnadi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nnadi speak?

    Dr. Nnadi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nnadi treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nnadi 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. Nnadi. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Also known as:

    • Critical Illness Myopathy
    • Muscle Disorder
    • ICU-acquired weakness
    • Critical care myopathy
    • Muscle weakness after severe illness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7281: Critical illness myopathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Cellulitis
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    What procedures does Dr. Nnadi perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nnadi 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. Nnadi. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Nnadi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nnadi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 752-2470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nnadi accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Nnadi in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nnadi's office located?

    Dr. John Nnadi's Primary Practice

    17000 Medical Center Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70816

    (225) 752-2470

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    Dr. John Nnadi's Practice 2

    1514 Jefferson Hwy

    New Orleans, LA 70121

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    Dr. John Nnadi's Practice 3

    104 Acadia Park Dr

    Raceland, LA 70394

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    What is Dr. Nnadi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nnadi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558506782.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nnadi?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nnadi

    What is Dr. John Nnadi's specialty?

    Dr. Nnadi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Baton Rouge, LA.

    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. Nnadi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Nnadi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nnadi is affiliated with Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish 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

    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 John Nnadi accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. John Nnadi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Nnadi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nnadi's office at (225) 752-2470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Nnadi?

    Please contact Dr. Nnadi's office at (225) 752-2470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Nnadi have?

    Dr. John Nnadi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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