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Dr. Pamela Nitsos, MD

Union City, CA

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nitsos, Internist in Union City, CA?

    Dr. Pamela Nitsos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Union City, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nitsos completed her residency at St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nitsos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nitsos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nitsos’s office at (510) 454-1000.

    Where did Dr. Nitsos go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi

    Is Dr. Nitsos board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Pamela Nitsos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nitsos speak?

    Dr. Nitsos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nitsos treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Nitsos 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. Nitsos. 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:

    • 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Other Chronic Pain Condition
    • Chronic Pain
    • Various chronic pain
    • Unspecified long-term pain
    • Persistent pain disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8929: Other chronic pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    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:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Which procedures does Dr. Nitsos perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Pamela Nitsos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nitsos' office.

    Does Dr. Nitsos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nitsos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 454-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nitsos accept in Union City, CA?

    Dr. Nitsos in Union City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alameda Alliance

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • HealthComp

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Neighborhood Health Plan (RI)

    • Samaritan Health Services

    • San Francisco Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Nitsos' office located?

    Dr. Pamela Nitsos' Primary Practice

    3553 Whipple Rd

    Union City, CA 94587

    (510) 454-1000

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    Dr. Pamela Nitsos' Practice 2

    27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave S

    Hayward, CA 94545

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    What is Dr. Nitsos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nitsos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063413623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nitsos?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nitsos

    What is Dr. Pamela Nitsos's specialty?

    Dr. Nitsos is a Internist near Union City, CA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Nitsos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Pamela Nitsos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nitsos is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Pamela Nitsos accepting new patients in Union City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Pamela Nitsos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Pamela Nitsos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nitsos's office at (510) 454-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Pamela Nitsos?

    Please contact Dr. Nitsos's office at (510) 454-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Pamela Nitsos have?

    Dr. Pamela Nitsos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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