27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nakagawa, Internist in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Evelyn Nakagawa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Leandro, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 27 years. Dr. Nakagawa graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nakagawa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakagawa’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakagawa’s office at (415) 233-3604.
Where did Dr. Nakagawa go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Alameda Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Alameda County Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Pa, Philadelphia | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)
What languages does Dr. Nakagawa speak?
Dr. Nakagawa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nakagawa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nakagawa 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. Nakagawa. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Open Wound on Buttock
- Wounds and Injuries
- Buttock injury
- Cut on buttock
- Skin tear on buttock
ICD-10 Codes:
- S31809A: Unspecified open wound of unspecified buttock, initial encounter
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nakagawa typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Nakagawa 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. Nakagawa. 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:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Gastro-Jejunostomy Tube Replacement
- Percutaneous GJ Tube Replacement
- Feeding Tube Change (GJ)
- GJ Tube Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 49452: Replacement of gastro-jejunostomy tube, percutaneous, under fluoroscopic guidance including contrast injection(s), image documentation and report
Also known as:
- Chest Wall Manipulation for Lung Function
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Cupping for Lungs
- Percussion and Vibration Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94668: Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; subsequent
Does Dr. Nakagawa accept my insurance?
Dr. Nakagawa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 233-3604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nakagawa accept in San Leandro, CA?
Dr. Nakagawa in San Leandro, CA 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 Shield of California
Community Health Network of Washington
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nakagawa's office located?
Dr. Evelyn Nakagawa's Primary Practice
2800 Benedict Dr
San Leandro, CA 94577
(415) 233-3604
What is Dr. Nakagawa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakagawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023077294.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakagawa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakagawa
What is Dr. Evelyn Nakagawa's specialty?
Dr. Nakagawa is a Internist near San Leandro, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Evelyn Nakagawa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nakagawa is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus, Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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 Evelyn Nakagawa accepting new patients in San Leandro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Evelyn Nakagawa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Evelyn Nakagawa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nakagawa's office at (415) 233-3604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Evelyn Nakagawa?
Please contact Dr. Nakagawa's office at (415) 233-3604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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