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Dr. Jacob Nichols, MD

Dr. Jacob Nichols, MD

Lubbock, TX

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 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nichols typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Nichols typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Nichols may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nichols' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?

    Ste

    3601 4th St

    Lubbock, TX 79430

    (806) 743-3150

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    Dr. Jacob Nichols' Practice 2

    602 Indiana Ave

    Lubbock, TX 79415

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nichols affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Nichols has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Nichols's NPI number?A 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?

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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' office at (806) 743-3150 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Nichols?

    Please contact Dr. Nichols' office at (806) 743-3150 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?

    Dr. Nichols' office is located in Lubbock, TX.