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Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nandavar, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Nandavar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nandavar’s office at (248) 898-2001.

    What languages does Dr. Nandavar speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nandavar typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nandavar 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. Nandavar. 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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    • Viral Infection
    • Enteroviral Stomatitis
    • Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
    • HFMD
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nandavar typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nandavar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nandavar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (248) 898-2001 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nandavar accept in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Nandavar in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Ochsner Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nandavar's office located?

    Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar's Primary Practice

    200 Corporate Blvd

    Lafayette, LA 70508

    (248) 898-2001

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

    Dr. Nandavar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487215398.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nandavar?

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

    What is Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar's specialty?

    Dr. Nandavar is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lafayette, LA.

    What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.

    Is Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nandavar is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nandavar's office at (248) 898-2001 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Akshay Vivek Nandavar?

    Please contact Dr. Nandavar's office at (248) 898-2001 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nandavar's office located?

    Dr. Nandavar's office is located in Lafayette, LA.