37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nelken, Vascular Surgeon in Honolulu, HI?
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 as a 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 a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Nelken typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83812: Varicose veins of left lower extremity with pain
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Nelken typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Nelken performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Varicose Vein Removal (Stab Phlebectomy)
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Microphlebectomy
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Stab Incision Vein Removal
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37765: Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
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.
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Where is Dr. Nelken's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nelken affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nelken has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nelken's NPI number?A 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