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Who is Dr. Nakda, Internist in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Joseph Nakda, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fall River, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nakda is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakda’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakda’s office at (508) 679-1906.
What languages does Dr. Nakda speak?
Dr. Nakda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nakda typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nakda 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. Nakda. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nakda typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Nakda 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. Nakda's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nakda accept my insurance?
Dr. Nakda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 679-1906 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nakda accept in Fall River, MA?
Dr. Nakda in Fall River, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Commonwealth Care Alliance
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nakda's office located?
What is Dr. Nakda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891081725.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakda
What is Dr. Joseph Nakda's specialty?
Dr. Nakda is a Internist near Fall River, MA.
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.
Is this Dr. Joseph Nakda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nakda is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, Ma, Massachusetts 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Nakda accepting new patients in Fall River, MA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Nakda is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Nakda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nakda's office at (508) 679-1906 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Nakda?
Please contact Dr. Nakda's office at (508) 679-1906 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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