Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nikakhtar, Internist in Minneapolis, MN?
Where did Dr. Nikakhtar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Is Dr. Nikakhtar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nersi Nikakhtar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nikakhtar speak?
Dr. Nikakhtar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nikakhtar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nikakhtar 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. Nikakhtar. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Unspecified Arthritis
- Arthritis Not Elsewhere Classified
- Joint Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1380: Other specified arthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nikakhtar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nersi Nikakhtar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Nikakhtar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nikakhtar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikakhtar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 467-1964 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nikakhtar accept in Minneapolis, MN?
Dr. Nikakhtar in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
HealthPartners
Medica Group
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nikakhtar's office located?
Dr. Nersi Nikakhtar's Primary Practice
1 Veterans Dr # 1110
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 467-1964
What hospitals are Dr. Nikakhtar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nikakhtar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nikakhtar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nikakhtar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982620332.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikakhtar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nikakhtar
What is Dr. Nersi Nikakhtar's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.