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Dr. Nimmish Khera, MD

Fredericksburg, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Khera, Internist in Fredericksburg, VA?

    Dr. Nimmish Khera, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fredericksburg, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Khera is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khera’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khera’s office at (205) 968-6100.

    What languages does Dr. Khera speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Khera treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Khera 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. Khera. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Generalized Muscle Atrophy
    • Widespread Muscle Loss
    • Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Khera perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nimmish Khera may include:

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

    Does Dr. Khera accept my insurance?

    Dr. Khera accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 968-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Khera accept in Fredericksburg, VA?

    Dr. Khera in Fredericksburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Khera's office located?

    Dr. Nimmish Khera's Primary Practice

    1001 Sam Perry Blvd

    Fredericksburg, VA 22401

    (205) 968-6100

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    Dr. Nimmish Khera's Practice 2

    1701 N George Mason Dr

    Arlington, VA 22205

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

    Dr. Khera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417480849.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khera?

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

    What is Dr. Nimmish Khera's specialty?

    Dr. Khera is a Internist near Fredericksburg, VA.

    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. Khera to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nimmish Khera affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Khera is affiliated with Mary Washington Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    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 Nimmish Khera accepting new patients in Fredericksburg, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Nimmish Khera is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nimmish Khera offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Khera's office at (205) 968-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nimmish Khera?

    Please contact Dr. Khera's office at (205) 968-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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