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Dr. Christina Nickels, MD
Abingdon, VA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Nickels, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Abingdon, VA?
Dr. Christina Nickels, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Abingdon, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nickels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickels’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickels’s office at (276) 601-6197.
What languages does Dr. Nickels speak?
Dr. Nickels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nickels treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Nickels 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. Nickels. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does Dr. Nickels perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Nickels 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. Nickels. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Nickels accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 601-6197 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickels accept in Abingdon, VA?
Dr. Nickels in Abingdon, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nickels' office located?
Dr. Christina Nickels' Primary Practice
15051 Harmony Hills Ln
Abingdon, VA 24211
(276) 601-6197
What is Dr. Nickels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861643140.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickels
What is Dr. Christina Nickels's specialty?
Dr. Nickels is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Abingdon, VA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Nickels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christina Nickels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nickels is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Johnston Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Christina Nickels accepting new patients in Abingdon, VA?
Yes, Dr. Christina Nickels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christina Nickels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nickels's office at (276) 601-6197 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christina Nickels?
Please contact Dr. Nickels's office at (276) 601-6197 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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