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Dr. Bijay Nair, MD

Sacramento, CA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nair, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Sacramento, CA?

    Dr. Bijay Nair, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Nair is fluent in English and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nair’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at 1673344009.

    Is Dr. Nair board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Bijay Nair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nair speak?

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

    • English

    • Malayalam

    What conditions does Dr. Nair treat?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
    • Iron
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia
    • Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
    • Chronic blood loss anemia
    • Low iron anemia from bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified
    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
    • D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
    • AML Leukemia
    • Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
    • Acute Myelogenous Leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Platelet Disorder
    • Low platelet count
    • Platelet deficiency
    • Bleeding disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Monoclonal Gammopathy
    • Blood Disorder
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
    • MGUS
    • Plasma Cell Disorder
    • Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D472: Monoclonal gammopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Pancytopenia
    • Blood Disorder
    • Rare pancytopenia
    • Uncommon low blood counts
    • Bone marrow failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D61818: Other pancytopenia

    Also known as:

    • Low White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukopenia
    • Low WBC count
    • Immune system weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Nair perform?

    As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Extracorporeal Photopheresis
    • ECP Treatment
    • Photopheresis Therapy
    • Blood Light Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36522: Photopheresis, extracorporeal

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Bone Marrow Exam
    • Bone Marrow Sample Collection
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)

    Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 1673344009 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Presbyterian Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Bijay Nair's Primary Practice

    2825 Capitol Ave

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    1673344009

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    Dr. Bijay Nair's Practice 2

    1600 Eureka Rd

    Granite Bay, CA 95661

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    Dr. Bijay Nair's Practice 3

    1020 29th St Ste 680

    Sacramento, CA 95816

    (916) 733-4400

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    What is Dr. Nair's NPI number?An 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 1356560684.

    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. Bijay Nair's specialty?

    Dr. Nair is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Sacramento, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Nair to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nair is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Solano Medical Center, Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Hematology / Oncology Specialist?

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    Is Bijay Nair accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?

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

    Does Dr. Bijay Nair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at 1673344009 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Bijay Nair?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at 1673344009 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Bijay Nair have?

    Dr. Bijay Nair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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