Who is Dr. Hickey, Internist in Walnut Creek, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hickey?
Dr. Nicole Hickey, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hickey empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Pulmonary Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Walnut Creek, CA community, Dr. Hickey is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Hickey speak?
Dr. Hickey and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hickey typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hickey 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. Hickey. 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:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hickey typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Hickey may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hickey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hickey accept my insurance?
Dr. Hickey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 370-5988 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hickey accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Hickey in Walnut Creek, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Contra Costa
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hickey's office located?
Dr. Nicole Hickey's Primary Practice
1515 Newell Ave
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 370-5988
What hospitals are Dr. Hickey affiliated with?
Dr. Hickey has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hickey's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hickey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831417120.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hickey?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hickey
What is Dr. Nicole Hickey's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.