Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nowak, Infectious Disease Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Where did Dr. Nowak go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Washington Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Nowak board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kristie Nowak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nowak speak?
Dr. Nowak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nowak typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nowak 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. Nowak. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nowak typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristie Nowak may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Nowak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nowak accept my insurance?
Dr. Nowak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 685-3490 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nowak accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Nowak in Memphis, TN 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 Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nowak's office located?
Dr. Kristie Nowak's Primary Practice
6799 Great Oaks Rd Ste 250
Memphis, TN 38138
(901) 685-3490
What hospitals are Dr. Nowak affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nowak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nowak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nowak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275598781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nowak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nowak
What is Dr. Kristie Nowak's specialty?
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.