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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nassikas, Pulmonologist in Cambridge, MA?
Dr. Nicholas Nassikas, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Cambridge, MA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nassikas graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Nassikas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nassikas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nassikas’s office at (617) 667-5864.
Where did Dr. Nassikas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
What languages does Dr. Nassikas speak?
Dr. Nassikas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Nassikas typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Nassikas 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. Nassikas. 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:
- 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:
- Shock
- Circulatory Collapse
- Systemic Shock
- Unspecified Shock
ICD-10 Codes:
- R579: Shock, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Nassikas typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Nassikas may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Nassikas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nassikas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nassikas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 667-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nassikas accept in Cambridge, MA?
Dr. Nassikas in Cambridge, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Nassikas' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Nassikas' Primary Practice
330 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 667-5864
What is Dr. Nassikas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nassikas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598143273.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nassikas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nassikas
What is Dr. Nicholas Nassikas's specialty?
Dr. Nassikas is a Pulmonologist near Cambridge, MA.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Nassikas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nassikas is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nicholas Nassikas accepting new patients in Cambridge, MA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Nassikas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Nassikas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nassikas's office at (617) 667-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Nassikas?
Please contact Dr. Nassikas's office at (617) 667-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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