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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nikam, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Smita Nikam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Nikam is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nikam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nikam’s office at (570) 820-6114.
What languages does Dr. Nikam speak?
Dr. Nikam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nikam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nikam 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. Nikam. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nikam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Smita Nikam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Nikam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nikam accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (570) 820-6114 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nikam accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Nikam in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nikam's office located?
What is Dr. Nikam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nikam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013198035.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nikam
What is Dr. Smita Nikam's specialty?
Dr. Nikam is a Internist near New York, NY.
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 this Dr. Smita Nikam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nikam is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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 Smita Nikam accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Smita Nikam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smita Nikam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nikam's office at (570) 820-6114 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smita Nikam?
Please contact Dr. Nikam's office at (570) 820-6114 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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