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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vickers, Nephrologist in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Jean Vickers, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Port Saint Lucie, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vickers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vickers’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vickers’s office at (772) 286-1550.
Is Dr. Vickers board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Jean Vickers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vickers speak?
Dr. Vickers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Vickers typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Vickers 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. Vickers. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Kidney Failure
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 2
- Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Vickers typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jean Vickers may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Please contact Dr. Vickers' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vickers accept my insurance?
Dr. Vickers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (772) 286-1550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vickers accept in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Dr. Vickers in Port Saint Lucie, FL 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vickers' office located?
Dr. Jean Vickers' Primary Practice
10000 SW Innovation Way
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
(772) 286-1550
What is Dr. Vickers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vickers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477630648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vickers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vickers
What is Dr. Jean Vickers's specialty?
Dr. Vickers is a Nephrologist near Port Saint Lucie, FL.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Jean Vickers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vickers is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Nephrologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jean Vickers accepting new patients in Port Saint Lucie, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jean Vickers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jean Vickers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vickers's office at (772) 286-1550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jean Vickers?
Please contact Dr. Vickers's office at (772) 286-1550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jean Vickers have?
Dr. Jean Vickers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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