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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nixon, Hospitalist in Fullerton, CA?
Dr. Samuel Nixon, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fullerton, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nixon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nixon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nixon’s office at (714) 449-4800.
Is Dr. Nixon board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Nixon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nixon speak?
Dr. Nixon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nixon typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Nixon 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. Nixon. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Nixon typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Nixon may include:
Please contact Dr. Nixon's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nixon accept my insurance?
Dr. Nixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 449-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nixon accept in Fullerton, CA?
Dr. Nixon in Fullerton, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nixon's office located?
Dr. Samuel Nixon's Primary Practice
1950 Sunny Crest Dr Ste 2900
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 449-4800
What is Dr. Nixon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134214406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nixon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nixon
What is Dr. Samuel Nixon's specialty?
Dr. Nixon is a Hospitalist near Fullerton, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Samuel Nixon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nixon is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Orange County - Anaheim Medical Center, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Uci Medical Center 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
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Is Samuel Nixon accepting new patients in Fullerton, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Nixon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Nixon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nixon's office at (714) 449-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Nixon?
Please contact Dr. Nixon's office at (714) 449-4800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samuel Nixon have?
Dr. Samuel Nixon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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