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32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nair, Interventional Cardiologist in Houma, LA?
Dr. Vinod Nair, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Houma, LA. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Nair graduated from Msramaiah Med College and completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Long Island Coll Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nair is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nair’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at (985) 876-0300.
Where did Dr. Nair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Long Island Coll Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Our Lady Of Mercy Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Universidad De Antioquia, Facultad De Medicina | Msramaiah Med College | Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Nair board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Vinod Nair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nair speak?
Dr. Nair and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Nair typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Nair 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. Nair. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Nair typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Nair performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nair. 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?
Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 876-0300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Houma, LA?
Dr. Nair in Houma, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nair's office located?
What is Dr. Nair's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770550857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nair?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nair
What is Dr. Vinod Nair's specialty?
Dr. Nair is a Interventional Cardiologist near Houma, LA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Vinod Nair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nair is affiliated with Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Thibodaux Regional Health System 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 Vinod Nair accepting new patients in Houma, LA?
Yes, Dr. Vinod Nair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vinod Nair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (985) 876-0300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vinod Nair?
Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (985) 876-0300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vinod Nair have?
Dr. Vinod Nair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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