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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. Dr. Nagappan is fluent in English, Indonesian, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nagappan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagappan’s office.
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nagappan typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nagappan typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Nagappan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nagappan accept my insurance?
Dr. Nagappan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
Federal government of the United States
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
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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
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Vijayalakshmi Nagappan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nagappan is affiliated with Hurley Medical Center, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, 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 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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