25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nishime, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Robert Nishime, MD is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Jose, CA. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Nishime graduated from Rush Medical College Class and completed his residency at San Jose Med Ctr, Sports Medicine-Family Practice; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Family Medicine. Dr. Nishime is fluent in English and Japanese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nishime’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nishime’s office at (408) 293-5864.
Where did Dr. Nishime go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: San Jose Medical Center
Residency: San Jose Med Ctr, Sports Medicine-Family Practice; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Family Medicine | Rush University Medical Center
Medical School: Rush Med Coll of Rush University, Chicago Il | Rush Medical College Class
Is Dr. Nishime board certified as a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Nishime, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nishime speak?
Dr. Nishime and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Japanese
What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nishime typically treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nishime 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. Nishime. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
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
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nishime typically perform?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nishime 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. Nishime. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Does Dr. Nishime accept my insurance?
Dr. Nishime accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 293-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nishime accept in San Jose, CA?
Dr. Nishime in San Jose, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Valley Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Nishime's office located?
What is Dr. Nishime's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nishime's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225087984.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nishime?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nishime
What is Dr. Robert Nishime's specialty?
Dr. Nishime is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist near San Jose, CA.
What does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist do?
A Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist is a physician trained in the prevention, diagnosis, and non-surgical treatment of sports-related injuries and medical conditions. These specialists focus on optimizing physical performance, managing acute and chronic injuries, and addressing overall health concerns related to physical activity. They often serve as the first point of care for athletes and active individuals and collaborate with other specialists to provide comprehensive care.
Is this Dr. Robert Nishime affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nishime is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Robert Nishime accepting new patients in San Jose, CA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Nishime is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Nishime offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nishime's office at (408) 293-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Nishime?
Please contact Dr. Nishime's office at (408) 293-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Nishime have?
Dr. Robert Nishime is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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