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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicolas, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Lara Nicolas is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nicolas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicolas’s office at (352) 265-0462.
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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nicolas typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, 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 here.
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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nicolas typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Lara Nicolas may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
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 (352) 265-0462 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicolas accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Nicolas in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Health Plan
Cigna Group
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nicolas' office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0462
What is Dr. Nicolas's NPI number?An 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 1821309618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicolas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicolas
What is Dr. Lara Nicolas's specialty?
Dr. Nicolas is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Lara Nicolas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas is affiliated with Hca Florida Gulf Coast Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lara Nicolas accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Lara Nicolas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lara Nicolas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicolas's office at (352) 265-0462 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lara Nicolas?
Please contact Dr. Nicolas's office at (352) 265-0462 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Nicolas
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610