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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nishime, Transplant Surgeon in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nishime is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishime’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishime’s office at (408) 972-7000.
Is Dr. Nishime board certified in Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Erna Maria Nishime, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nishime speak?
Dr. Nishime and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nishime treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Nishime 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. Nishime. 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:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Muscle Weakness During or After Pregnancy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Postpartum Care
- Peripartum Heart Failure
- Pregnancy-Related Cardiomyopathy
- Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O903: Peripartum cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Nishime perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Erna Maria Nishime may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nishime's office.
Does Dr. Nishime accept my insurance?
Dr. Nishime accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 972-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nishime accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Nishime in San Jose, CA 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 Shield of California
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Nishime's office located?
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime's Primary Practice
260 International Cir
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 972-7000
What is Dr. Nishime's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nishime's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881770394.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nishime?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nishime
What is Dr. Erna Maria Nishime's specialty?
Dr. Nishime is a Transplant Surgeon near San Jose, CA. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Nishime to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Erna Maria Nishime affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nishime is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal Campus, Mercy General 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 Transplant Surgeon?
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Is Erna Maria Nishime accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Erna Maria Nishime is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erna Maria Nishime offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nishime's office at (408) 972-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erna Maria Nishime?
Please contact Dr. Nishime's office at (408) 972-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Erna Maria Nishime have?
Dr. Erna Maria Nishime is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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