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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nieri, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Walter Nieri, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ. He has been practicing for over 51 years and is board certified. Dr. Nieri is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nieri’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nieri’s office.
What languages does Dr. Nieri speak?
Dr. Nieri and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nieri treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nieri 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. Nieri. 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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Dementia
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Multi-infarct dementia
- Cognitive decline from vascular issues
- Dementia due to blood vessel problems
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0150: Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Stroke
- Post-stroke Problems
- Effects of Stroke
- Stroke After-effects
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69398: Other sequelae of cerebral infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Nieri perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Walter Nieri may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nieri's office.
Does Dr. Nieri accept my insurance?
Dr. Nieri accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nieri accept in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Nieri in Sun City, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nieri's office located?
What is Dr. Nieri's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nieri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265488258.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nieri?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nieri
What is Dr. Walter Nieri's specialty?
Dr. Nieri is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Sun City, AZ. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Nieri to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Walter Nieri affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nieri is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center - Phoenix, AZ which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Walter Nieri accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Walter Nieri is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walter Nieri offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nieri's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walter Nieri?
Please contact Dr. Nieri's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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10515 W Santa Fe Dr
Sun City, AZ 85351