19 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nadkarni, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Nadkarni graduated from Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, South Carolina Medical Association, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Infectious Diseases Society of America, and American Medical Association. Dr. Nadkarni is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nadkarni’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nadkarni’s office at (704) 671-6912.
Where did Dr. Nadkarni go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Harlem Hospital Center, Montefiore Medical Center | Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore, Critical Care Medicine, NY, USA | Columbia University/Harlem Hospital Center, Infectious Diseases, NY, USA
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center | Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital | Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India | Grant Government Medical College | Seth G.S. Medical College
Is Dr. Nadkarni board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2007, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2004
What languages does Dr. Nadkarni speak?
Dr. Nadkarni and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nadkarni typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nadkarni 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. Nadkarni. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
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:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nadkarni typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Nadkarni's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nadkarni accept my insurance?
Dr. Nadkarni accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 671-6912 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nadkarni accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Nadkarni in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nadkarni's office located?
Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni's Primary Practice
2555 Court Dr Ste 350
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 671-6912
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American College of Chest Physicians
Member
South Carolina Medical Association
Member
Society of Critical Care Medicine
Member
Infectious Diseases Society of America
Member
American Medical Association
Member
Awards
Distinction in Forensic Medicine,
Distinction in Microbiology,
What is Dr. Nadkarni's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nadkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356469555.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nadkarni?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nadkarni
What is Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni's specialty?
Dr. Nadkarni is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gastonia, NC.
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. Abhijeet Nadkarni affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nadkarni is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, Musc Health Lancaster 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
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Is Abhijeet Nadkarni accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nadkarni's office at (704) 671-6912 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abhijeet Nadkarni?
Please contact Dr. Nadkarni's office at (704) 671-6912 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni have?
Dr. Abhijeet Nadkarni is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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