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Who is Dr. Nair, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Shyam Nair, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nair graduated from Government Medical College Kottayam and completed his residency at Interfaith Medical Center Program. Dr. Nair is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nair’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at (661) 633-1983.
Where did Dr. Nair go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Interfaith Medical Center Program
Medical School: Government Medical College Kottayam | Med College Thiruvananthapuram
Is Dr. Nair board certified as a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?
Yes, Dr. Shyam 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
Spanish
What conditions does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Nair typically treat?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist like Dr. Nair typically perform?
As a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Nair accept my insurance?
Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 633-1983 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Nair in Bakersfield, 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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Managed Care of America
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealth Group
Universal HealthCare IPA
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 1356304539.
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. Shyam Nair's specialty?
Dr. Nair is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist do?
A specialized domain within the cardiovascular disease subspecialty of Internal Medicine that involves advanced technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine the most appropriate treatments.
Is this Dr. Shyam Nair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nair is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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
When to see a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shyam Nair accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Shyam Nair is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shyam Nair offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (661) 633-1983 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shyam Nair?
Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (661) 633-1983 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shyam Nair have?
Dr. Shyam Nair is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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