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Who is Dr. Nagappan, Infectious Disease Specialist in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nagappan is fluent in English, Indonesian, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagappan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagappan’s office at (313) 982-4351.
What languages does Dr. Nagappan speak?
Dr. Nagappan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Indonesian
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Nagappan treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nagappan 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. Nagappan. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pus in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyuria
- White blood cells in urine
- Cloudy urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- R8281: Pyuria
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Which procedures does Dr. Nagappan perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan 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. Nagappan's office.
Does Dr. Nagappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Nagappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 982-4351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nagappan accept in Dearborn, MI?
Dr. Nagappan in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
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Where is Dr. Nagappan's office located?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan's Primary Practice
4900 Mercury Dr Ste 201
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 982-4351
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan's Practice 2
22260 Garrison St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(248) 396-1306
What is Dr. Nagappan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nagappan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669474409.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagappan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nagappan
What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan's specialty?
Dr. Nagappan is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Dearborn, MI.
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. Nagappan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nagappan is affiliated with Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Hurley Medical Center, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital 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 Vijayalakshmi Nagappan accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?
Yes, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nagappan's office at (313) 982-4351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijayalakshmi Nagappan?
Please contact Dr. Nagappan's office at (313) 982-4351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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