Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nickel, Obstetrician in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Adam Nickel, DO is an Obstetrician, who primarily practices in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Nickel graduated from Western University of Health Science and completed his residency at Tri-Health in Cincinnati. Dr. Nickel is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickel’s office at (253) 572-4664.
Where did Dr. Nickel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tri-Health in Cincinnati
Medical School: Western University of Health Science
What languages does Dr. Nickel speak?
Dr. Nickel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nickel treat?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Nickel 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. Nickel. 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.
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care for Normal Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care for First Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Routine pregnancy check-ups
- Standard antenatal care
- Normal pregnancy supervision
- First Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Care for First Pregnancy
- Maternity Care for First-Time Moms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3480: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester
- Z3400: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening
- Group B Strep (GBS) Test
- Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
- Prenatal Testing
- Strep B Test
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
- Strep B Screening
- GBS Screening in Pregnancy
- Group B Streptococcus Test
- Antenatal Malformation Screening
- Fetal Anomaly Scan
- Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
- Z3685: Encounter for antenatal screening for Streptococcus B
- Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
Also known as:
- Amenorrhea
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Absent Periods
- No Periods
- Lack of Menstruation
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Acute Vaginal Inflammation
- Vaginitis
- Acute Vaginitis
- Sudden Vaginal Infection
- Vaginal Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N760: Acute vaginitis
Also known as:
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Miscarriage
- Threatened Spontaneous Abortion
- Signs of Miscarriage
- Early Pregnancy Bleeding with Risk of Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- O200: Threatened abortion
Also known as:
- Female Urinary-Genital Tract Fistulas
- Fistulas
- Urogenital Fistulas
- Female Genital Fistulas
ICD-10 Codes:
- N821: Other female urinary-genital tract fistulae
Also known as:
- Birth Control Management (Unspecified)
- Birth Control
- General contraceptive care
- Family planning management
- Birth control services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z309: Encounter for contraceptive management, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
What procedures does Dr. Nickel perform?
As an Obstetrician, Dr. Nickel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nickel. 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.
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum Care
- Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Obstetric Visits
CPT Codes:
- 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Does Dr. Nickel accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 572-4664 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickel accept in Tacoma, WA?
Dr. Nickel in Tacoma, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
6 Degrees Health
Cambia (Regence)
Christian Healthcare Ministries
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
First Administrators
Kaiser Permanente
Trusteed Plans Service Corporation (TPSC)
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Where is Dr. Nickel's office located?
What is Dr. Nickel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053604819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickel
What is Dr. Adam Nickel's specialty?
Dr. Nickel is a Obstetrician near Tacoma, WA. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions focuses on the health and care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, addressing a wide range of issues related to maternal and fetal well-being. Contact Dr. Nickel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Adam Nickel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nickel is affiliated with MultiCare Tacoma General 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
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Is Adam Nickel accepting new patients in Tacoma, WA?
Yes, Dr. Adam Nickel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adam Nickel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (253) 572-4664 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adam Nickel?
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