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Dr. Nicholas Taylor, MD

Critical Care Surgeon, Surgeon

San Antonio, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Taylor, Critical Care Surgeon in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Nicholas Taylor, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Taylor’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taylor’s office at (210) 358-1972.

    What languages does Dr. Taylor speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Taylor typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • General Burn Injury
    • Burns
    • Thermal Injury
    • Fire Burn
    • Scald Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Taylor typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Taylor may include:

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

    Does Dr. Taylor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Taylor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-1972 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Taylor accept in San Antonio, TX?

    Dr. Taylor in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Taylor's Primary Practice

    4502 Medical Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

    (210) 358-1972

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

    Dr. Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194229419.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taylor?

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

    What is Dr. Nicholas Taylor's specialty?

    Dr. Taylor is a Critical Care Surgeon near San Antonio, TX.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Nicholas Taylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Taylor is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, St. David's South Austin Medical Center, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-New Braunfels, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Surgeon. 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. Nicholas Taylor accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Taylor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Taylor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (210) 358-1972 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Taylor?

    Please contact Dr. Taylor's office at (210) 358-1972 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?

    Dr. Taylor's office is located in San Antonio, TX.