Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nair, Internist in Elmhurst, NY?
What languages does Dr. Nair speak?
Dr. Nair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
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:
- 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:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nair typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Nair 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. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?
Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 904-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Elmhurst, NY?
Dr. Nair in Elmhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Nair's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nair affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nair has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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 1144698820.
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. Rahul Nair's specialty?
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.