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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nikhanj, Critical Care Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Nikhanj is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nikhanj’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nikhanj’s office at (301) 279-6021.
Is Dr. Nikhanj board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nikhanj speak?
Dr. Nikhanj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nikhanj typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Nikhanj 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. Nikhanj. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nikhanj typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Nikhanj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nikhanj accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikhanj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 279-6021 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nikhanj accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Nikhanj in Los Angeles, 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
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nikhanj's office located?
Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj's Primary Practice
1680 E 120th St
Los Angeles, CA 90059
(301) 279-6021
What is Dr. Nikhanj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nikhanj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275589285.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikhanj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nikhanj
What is Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj's specialty?
Dr. Nikhanj is a Critical Care Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nikhanj is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nidhi Nikhanj accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nikhanj's office at (301) 279-6021 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nidhi Nikhanj?
Please contact Dr. Nikhanj's office at (301) 279-6021 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj have?
Dr. Nidhi Nikhanj is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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