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37 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Nelken, Vascular Surgeon in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Nicolas Nelken, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Honolulu, HI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Nelken completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Nelken is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nelken’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nelken’s office at (808) 432-0000.
Where did Dr. Nelken go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Med Ctr, Vascular Surgery; Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Nelken board certified in Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Nelken, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Nelken speak?
Dr. Nelken and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nelken treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Nelken 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. Nelken. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease and Gangrene
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Gangrene
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease with Gangrene
- PAD with Tissue Death
- Circulation Problems with Gangrene from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
- E1152: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy with gangrene
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Right Leg Pain When Walking
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Right leg claudication
- PAD right leg pain with activity
- Right leg artery pain when walking
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70211: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Painful Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Symptomatic Varicose Veins
- Aching Leg Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
- I83811: Varicose veins of right lower extremity with pain
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflamed Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
- Inflamed Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Stasis Ulcer with Inflammation
- Venous Leg Ulcer with Redness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
- I87331: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers and Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores and Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87332: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer and inflammation of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Unexplained problems with heart or blood vessel devices
- Unspecified cardiac device issue
- Vascular implant complication
- Heart device malfunction
- Blood vessel graft problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- T829XXA: Unspecified complication of cardiac and vascular prosthetic device, implant and graft, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hardening of Right Leg Arteries with Foot Ulcer
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with foot wound
- Right leg artery disease with foot ulcer
- Vascular ulcer on foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70235: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of right leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Also known as:
- Peripheral Arterial Disease with Foot Ulcers in Left Leg
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PAD with Foot Sores
- Poor Circulation with Foot Wounds
- Artery Disease with Foot Ulcers
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70245: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of left leg with ulceration of other part of foot
Which procedures does Dr. Nelken perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicolas Nelken may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nelken's office.
Does Dr. Nelken accept my insurance?
Dr. Nelken accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 432-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nelken accept in Honolulu, HI?
Dr. Nelken in Honolulu, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AlohaCare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Conifer Health Solutions
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nelken's office located?
What is Dr. Nelken's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nelken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396899902.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nelken?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nelken
What is Dr. Nicolas Nelken's specialty?
Dr. Nelken is a Vascular Surgeon near Honolulu, HI. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Nelken to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicolas Nelken affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nelken is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nicolas Nelken accepting new patients in Honolulu, HI?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas Nelken is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicolas Nelken offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nelken's office at (808) 432-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicolas Nelken?
Please contact Dr. Nelken's office at (808) 432-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicolas Nelken have?
Dr. Nicolas Nelken is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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