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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nijjar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Sonora, CA?
Dr. Jagraj Nijjar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Sonora, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Nijjar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, and Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nijjar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nijjar’s office at (530) 674-9737.
Where did Dr. Nijjar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY / MEDICAL COLLEGE | Govt Med College
Is Dr. Nijjar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Jagraj Nijjar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nijjar speak?
Dr. Nijjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
What conditions does Dr. Nijjar treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nijjar 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. Nijjar. 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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Infection
- Bacterial Disease
- Germ Infection
- Microbial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A498: Other bacterial infections of unspecified site
Which procedures does Dr. Nijjar perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jagraj Nijjar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nijjar's office.
Does Dr. Nijjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Nijjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 674-9737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nijjar accept in Sonora, CA?
Dr. Nijjar in Sonora, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Hartford
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Nijjar's office located?
Dr. Jagraj Nijjar's Primary Practice
900 Greenley Rd Ste 923
Sonora, CA 95370
(530) 674-9737
What is Dr. Nijjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nijjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689610990.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nijjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nijjar
What is Dr. Jagraj Nijjar's specialty?
Dr. Nijjar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Sonora, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Nijjar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jagraj Nijjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nijjar is affiliated with Adventist Health and Rideout, Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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
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Is Jagraj Nijjar accepting new patients in Sonora, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jagraj Nijjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jagraj Nijjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nijjar's office at (530) 674-9737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jagraj Nijjar?
Please contact Dr. Nijjar's office at (530) 674-9737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jagraj Nijjar have?
Dr. Jagraj Nijjar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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