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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicholson, Nuclear Cardiologist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Christopher Nicholson, MD is a Nuclear Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nicholson is fluent in English and Croatian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholson’s office at (804) 346-2070.
What languages does Dr. Nicholson speak?
Dr. Nicholson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Croatian
English
What conditions does Dr. Nicholson treat?
As a Nuclear Cardiologist, Dr. Nicholson 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. Nicholson. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Medical Exam for Unspecified Reason
- General medical observation
- Routine checkup
- Unspecified health assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z049: Encounter for examination and observation for unspecified reason
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Leak
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Leaky Tricuspid Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Rheumatic Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I071: Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nicholson perform as a Nuclear Cardiologist?
As a Nuclear Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Nicholson may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nicholson's office.
Does Dr. Nicholson accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 346-2070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholson accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Nicholson in Richmond, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Nicholson's office located?
Dr. Christopher Nicholson's Primary Practice
4200 Greybull Dr Ste 300
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 346-2070
Dr. Christopher Nicholson's Practice 2
7603 Forest Ave Ste 202
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 288-0134
What is Dr. Nicholson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093888745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicholson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicholson
What is Dr. Christopher Nicholson's specialty?
Dr. Nicholson is a Nuclear Cardiologist near Richmond, VA. A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology focuses on using radioactive materials and advanced imaging techniques to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular conditions, including the assessment of heart function, blood flow, and the detection of coronary artery disease. Contact Dr. Nicholson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Nicholson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicholson is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' 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 Christopher Nicholson accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Nicholson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Nicholson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicholson's office at (804) 346-2070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Nicholson?
Please contact Dr. Nicholson's office at (804) 346-2070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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