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Dr. Alka Nair, MD

Venice, FL

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nair, Internist in Venice, FL?

    Dr. Alka Nair, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Venice, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Nair is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, 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 (844) 366-9362.

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

    • Medical School: State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook

    What languages does Dr. Nair speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nair typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nair typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alka 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 (844) 366-9362 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Venice, FL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • BMC Health System

    • CareCentrix

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Globe Life

    • Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Alka Nair's Primary Practice

    1287 US Highway 41 Byp S

    Venice, FL 34285

    (844) 366-9362

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    Dr. Alka Nair's Practice 2

    953 E Del Webb Blvd

    Sun City Center, FL 33573

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    Dr. Alka Nair's Practice 3

    13813 Metro Pkwy

    Fort Myers, FL 33912

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nair affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Nair has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice Campus,North Venice, FL
    Baycare Health System - St. Anthonys Hospital,St Petersburg, FL

    What is Dr. Nair's NPI number?A 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 1033256326.

    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. Alka Nair's specialty?

    Dr. Nair is an Internist near Venice, FL.

    What does an Internist do?

    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.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nair is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Boston 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Alka Nair accepting new patients in Venice, FL?

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

    Does Dr. Alka Nair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (844) 366-9362 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alka Nair?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (844) 366-9362 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Nair's offices are located in Venice, FL, Sun City Center, FL, and Fort Myers, FL.