Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicolas, Hospitalist in Richmond, VA?
Where did Dr. Nicolas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine
Is Dr. Nicolas board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Don Nicolas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nicolas speak?
Dr. Nicolas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nicolas typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nicolas 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. Nicolas. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nicolas typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Don Nicolas may include:
Please contact Dr. Nicolas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nicolas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicolas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 289-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicolas accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Nicolas in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nicolas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nicolas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nicolas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nicolas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417110370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicolas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicolas