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Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair, MD

Scranton, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nair, Hospitalist in Scranton, PA?

    Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nair is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nair’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at (570) 703-7351.

    What languages does Dr. Nair speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nair typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Tobacco Use
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Smoking habit
    • Nicotine use
    • Tobacco dependency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z720: Tobacco use

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nair typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 703-7351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Scranton, PA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair's Primary Practice

    1800 Mulberry St

    Scranton, PA 18510

    (570) 703-7351

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    Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair's Practice 2

    100 N Academy Ave

    Danville, PA 17822

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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 1497019251.

    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. Jayalakshmi Nair's specialty?

    Dr. Nair is a Hospitalist near Scranton, PA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nair is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Jayalakshmi Nair accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?

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

    Does Dr. Jayalakshmi Nair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (570) 703-7351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jayalakshmi Nair?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (570) 703-7351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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