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Dr. Peter Nakagami, MD

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nakagami, Infectious Disease Specialist in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Peter Nakagami, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Berkeley Heights, NJ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nakagami is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakagami’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakagami’s office at (908) 277-8654.

    What languages does Dr. Nakagami speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nakagami typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nakagami 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. Nakagami. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nakagami typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Peter Nakagami may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nakagami accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nakagami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 277-8654 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nakagami accept in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Dr. Nakagami in Berkeley Heights, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carepoint Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nakagami's office located?

    Dr. Peter Nakagami's Primary Practice

    1 Diamond Hill Rd

    Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

    (908) 277-8654

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    Dr. Peter Nakagami's Practice 2

    3401 N Broad St

    Philadelphia, PA 19140

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

    Dr. Nakagami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255824710.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakagami?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Nakagami's specialty?

    Dr. Nakagami is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Berkeley Heights, NJ.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is this Dr. Peter Nakagami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nakagami is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. 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 Peter Nakagami accepting new patients in Berkeley Heights, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Nakagami is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Nakagami offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nakagami's office at (908) 277-8654 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Nakagami?

    Please contact Dr. Nakagami's office at (908) 277-8654 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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