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Dr. Amita Nair, MD

Waterford, NY

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nair, Internist in Waterford, NY?

    Dr. Amita Nair, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Waterford, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nair graduated from Odessa National Medical University and completed her residency at New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program. Dr. Nair is fluent in English, Hindi, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nair’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at (518) 233-1162.

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

    • Residency: New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program

    • Medical School: Odessa Medical University, Odessa | Odessa National Medical University

    Is Dr. Nair board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Amita Nair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nair speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Nair treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Nair 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. Nair. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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
    • I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
    • I69352: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cystostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Bladder Stoma Care
    • Urinary Diversion Care
    • Suprapubic Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z435: Encounter for attention to cystostomy

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammogram
    • Breast Exam
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1239: Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Nair perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Amita Nair may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nair's office.

    Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 233-1162 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Waterford, NY?

    Dr. Nair in Waterford, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Amita Nair's Primary Practice

    158 Saratoga Ave

    Waterford, NY 12188

    (518) 233-1162

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    Dr. Amita Nair's Practice 2

    4400 Forbes Blvd

    Lanham, MD 20706

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    Dr. Amita Nair's Practice 3

    5400 Hillmeade Rd

    Bowie, MD 20720

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

    Dr. Nair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841363009.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nair?

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

    What is Dr. Amita Nair's specialty?

    Dr. Nair is a Internist near Waterford, NY.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Nair to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amita Nair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nair is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Amita Nair accepting new patients in Waterford, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Amita Nair is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amita Nair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (518) 233-1162 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amita Nair?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (518) 233-1162 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amita Nair have?

    Dr. Amita Nair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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