Summary

Dr. Lou Nishimura is an internal medicine physician with 46 years of experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and completed his residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Nishimura has developed particular expertise in managing kidney-related conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Nishimura practices primarily in Carmichael, California, and maintains affiliations with Mercy San Juan Medical Center along with several other hospitals in the Sacramento area including Mercy General Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Folsom. His clinical focus centers on treating patients with chronic kidney disease, including those with advanced stage 5 kidney disease. Patients consistently rate their experience with Dr. Nishimura highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0. His decades of experience in internal medicine enables him to provide comprehensive care for patients managing serious kidney conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Lou T Nishimura has 6 locations

Nishimura Lou Office

6500 Coyle Ave Ste 1Carmichael, CA 95608
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nishimura Lou Office

6500 Coyle Ave Ste 4Carmichael, CA 95608
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Hospital Of Folsom

1650 Creekside DrFolsom, CA 95630

Mercy General Hospital

4001 J StSacramento, CA 95819

Mercy San Juan Medical Center

6501 Coyle AveCarmichael, CA 95608

Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento

7500 Hospital DrSacramento, CA 95823

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, Spanish
Carmichael , CAPalo Alto , CAKaty , TXScottsdale , AZ
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lou T Nishimura

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lou T Nishimura has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lou T Nishimura has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1980.

NPI Number

Dr. Nishimura's NPI number is 1831207315.

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Dr. Lou T Nishimura's office is located at 6500 Coyle Ave Ste 1, Carmichael, CA, 95608.
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