Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nichols, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Jacob Nichols, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nichols is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nichols’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nichols’s office at (806) 743-3150.
What languages does Dr. Nichols speak?
Dr. Nichols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nichols treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Nichols 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. Nichols. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Nichols perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Nichols may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nichols' office.
Does Dr. Nichols accept my insurance?
Dr. Nichols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 743-3150 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nichols accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Nichols in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bank of New Hampshire
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?
Dr. Jacob Nichols' Primary Practice
3601 4th St Stop 9410
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-3150
What is Dr. Nichols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831500578.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nichols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nichols
What is Dr. Jacob Nichols's specialty?
Dr. Nichols is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lubbock, TX.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Nichols to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jacob Nichols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nichols is affiliated with Roosevelt 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Jacob Nichols accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Nichols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Nichols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office at (806) 743-3150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jacob Nichols?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office at (806) 743-3150 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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