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Who is Dr. Nistico, Infectious Disease Specialist in Elmira, NY?
Dr. Justin Nistico, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Elmira, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nistico is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nistico’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nistico’s office.
What languages does Dr. Nistico speak?
Dr. Nistico and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nistico treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nistico 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. Nistico. 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:
- Left Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Left Lower Leg Injury
- Left Calf Wound
- Left Shin Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81802A: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, initial encounter
- S81802D: Unspecified open wound, left lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Right Lower Leg Open Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Right Leg Cut
- Right Leg Injury
- Open Sore on Right Lower Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- S81801A: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, initial encounter
- S81801D: Unspecified open wound, right lower leg, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Lyme Disease
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Ulcer of the Right Foot
- Skin Condition
- Skin Ulcer
- Open Sore
- Venous Ulcer
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97512: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of right foot with fat layer exposed
Also known as:
- Superficial Chronic Skin Ulcer on Lower Left Leg
- Skin Condition
- Open Sore on Leg
- Skin Wound on Leg
- Non-healing Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- L97921: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of unspecified part of left lower leg limited to breakdown of skin
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Pressure Sore
- Pressure Sores
- Bed Sore
- Decubitus Ulcer
- Pressure Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- L89154: Pressure ulcer of sacral region, stage 4
Also known as:
- Open wound on foot
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Wounds and Injuries
- Foot cut
- Foot gash
- Foot injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S91301D: Unspecified open wound, right foot, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Nistico perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nistico performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nistico. 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:
- Multi-Layer Leg Compression Wrap
- Compression Bandage Application
- Leg Compression System
- Ankle and Foot Compression
CPT Codes:
- 29581: Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Nistico accept my insurance?
Dr. Nistico accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nistico accept in Elmira, NY?
Dr. Nistico in Elmira, 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
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
State of New York
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nistico's office located?
What is Dr. Nistico's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nistico's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477819951.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nistico?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nistico
What is Dr. Justin Nistico's specialty?
Dr. Nistico is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Elmira, NY.
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.
Contact Dr. Nistico to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Justin Nistico affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nistico is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Justin Nistico accepting new patients in Elmira, NY?
Yes, Dr. Justin Nistico is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Justin Nistico offer online booking?
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How can I make an appointment with Justin Nistico?
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