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Dr. Noorkarim Nagji, MD

Pediatrician

Gadsden, AL

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nagji, Pediatrician in Gadsden, AL?

    Dr. Noorkarim Nagji, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Gadsden, AL. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Nagji graduated from Karachi Medical and Dental College and completed his residency at Univ Of So Al Hosps, Pediatrics. Dr. Nagji is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nagji’s office at (256) 543-2894.

    Where did Dr. Nagji go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of So Al Hosps, Pediatrics | University of South Alabama Program

    • Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College

    Is Dr. Nagji board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Noorkarim Nagji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nagji speak?

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

    • English
    • Gujarati
    • Hindi
    • Spanish
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nagji typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nagji 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. Nagji. 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Nagji typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Noorkarim Nagji may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nagji accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nagji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 543-2894 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nagji accept in Gadsden, AL?

    Dr. Nagji in Gadsden, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Other TPA

    • State of Alabama

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. Nagji's office located?

    Dr. Noorkarim Nagji's Primary Practice

    501 Bay St

    Gadsden, AL 35901

    (256) 543-2894

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nagji affiliated with?

    Dr. Nagji has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Of Alabama,Birmingham, AL
    Gadsden Regional Medical Center,Gadsden, AL

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

    Dr. Nagji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801851555.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nagji?

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

    What is Dr. Noorkarim Nagji's specialty?

    Dr. Nagji is a Pediatrician near Gadsden, AL.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Noorkarim Nagji affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Nagji is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama, Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Noorkarim Nagji accepting new patients in Gadsden, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Noorkarim Nagji is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Noorkarim Nagji offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nagji's office at (256) 543-2894 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Noorkarim Nagji?

    Please contact Dr. Nagji's office at (256) 543-2894 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nagji's office located?

    Dr. Nagji's office is located in Gadsden, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Noorkarim Nagji have?

    Dr. Noorkarim Nagji is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.