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Dr. Sujatha Nigam, MD

Anesthesiologist

Albany, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nigam, Anesthesiologist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Sujatha Nigam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Nigam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nigam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nigam’s office at (518) 262-5633.

    What languages does Dr. Nigam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nigam typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nigam 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. Nigam. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Digestive Tract Imaging
    • Abnormal GI scan
    • Unusual digestive imaging
    • Digestive system imaging findings

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R933: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other parts of digestive tract

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nigam typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sujatha Nigam may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nigam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nigam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nigam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5633 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nigam accept in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Nigam in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nigam's office located?

    Dr. Sujatha Nigam's Primary Practice

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-5633

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    Dr. Sujatha Nigam's Practice 2

    25 Hackett Blvd Ofc 247

    Albany, NY 12208

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

    Dr. Nigam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306831664.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nigam?

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

    What is Dr. Sujatha Nigam's specialty?

    Dr. Nigam is an Anesthesiologist near Albany, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Sujatha Nigam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nigam is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls 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 Dr. Sujatha Nigam accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sujatha Nigam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sujatha Nigam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nigam's office at (518) 262-5633 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sujatha Nigam?

    Please contact Dr. Nigam's office at (518) 262-5633 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nigam's office located?

    Dr. Nigam's office is located in Albany, NY.