Dr. Vandana Nagpal, MD
Worcester, MA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nagpal, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Worcester, MA?
Dr. Vandana Nagpal, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Worcester, MA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nagpal graduated from Dayanand Med Coll & Hosp, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India and completed her residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine. She is a member of the UMass Memorial Medical Group. Dr. Nagpal is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagpal’s office at (508) 334-8630.
Where did Dr. Nagpal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine | Erie County Medical Center
Medical School: Dayanand Med Coll & Hosp, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India | Dayanand Med Coll & Hosp, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
Is Dr. Nagpal board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Vandana Nagpal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nagpal speak?
Dr. Nagpal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Nagpal typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Nagpal 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. Nagpal. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Nagpal typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vandana Nagpal may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Nagpal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nagpal accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Nagpal's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Nagpal's office located?
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
UMass Memorial Medical Group
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What is Dr. Nagpal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nagpal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841226164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagpal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nagpal
What is Dr. Vandana Nagpal's specialty?
Dr. Nagpal is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Worcester, MA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Vandana Nagpal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nagpal is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vandana Nagpal accepting new patients in Worcester, MA?
Yes, Dr. Vandana Nagpal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vandana Nagpal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nagpal's office at (508) 334-8630 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vandana Nagpal?
Please contact Dr. Nagpal's office at (508) 334-8630 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vandana Nagpal have?
Dr. Vandana Nagpal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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