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Who is Dr. Nickel, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Robert Nickel, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nickel is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickel’s office at (404) 785-6000.
What languages does Dr. Nickel speak?
Dr. Nickel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Nickel treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Nickel 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. Nickel. 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.
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease with Acute Chest Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
- Acute chest syndrome
- Sickle cell lung complication
- Chest pain in sickle cell
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
- D5701: Hb-SS disease with acute chest syndrome
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Stem Cell Transplant
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
- Marrow Transplant
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9481: Bone marrow transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Iron
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
- Minkowski-Chauffard Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D580: Hereditary spherocytosis
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Myelosuppressive Agent Use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic myelosuppression therapy
- Ongoing bone marrow suppressant
- Myelosuppressive drug use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7964: Long term (current) use of myelosuppressive agent
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Aplastic Anemia
- Bone Marrow Failure Anemia
- Marrow Aplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D619: Aplastic anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Beta Thalassemia
- Thalassemia
- Beta thalassemia
- Beta-thalassemia major', 'Cooley's anemia
- Thalassemia intermedia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D561: Beta thalassemia
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Beta Plus Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Beta thalassemia
- Sickle Beta+ Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta+ Thalassemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5744: Sickle-cell thalassemia beta plus without crisis
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Which procedures does Dr. Nickel perform as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Robert Nickel may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nickel's office.
Does Dr. Nickel accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 785-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickel accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Nickel in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Nickel's office located?
What is Dr. Nickel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053571810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickel
What is Dr. Robert Nickel's specialty?
Dr. Nickel is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near Atlanta, GA. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Nickel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Nickel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nickel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens National Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
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Is Robert Nickel accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Nickel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Nickel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (404) 785-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Nickel?
Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (404) 785-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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