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Who is Dr. Nielsen, Neurologist in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Colorado Springs, CO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Nielsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nielsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nielsen’s office at (303) 716-8027.
Is Dr. Nielsen board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Nielsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Nielsen speak?
Dr. Nielsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nielsen treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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:
- Migraine
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mental Disorder
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Other Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Unusual Neurological Symptoms
- Nerve Problems
- Brain and Nerve Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29818: Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tic Douloureux
- Facial Nerve Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G500: Trigeminal neuralgia
Which procedures does Dr. Nielsen perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kirsten Nielsen may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nielsen's office.
Does Dr. Nielsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nielsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (303) 716-8027 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nielsen accept in Colorado Springs, CO?
Dr. Nielsen in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nielsen's office located?
Dr. Kirsten Nielsen's Primary Practice
1625 Medical Center Pt Ste 290
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(303) 716-8027
Dr. Kirsten Nielsen's Practice 2
1536 Cole Blvd Ste 250
Lakewood, CO 80401
(303) 716-8027
What is Dr. Nielsen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891831053.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nielsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nielsen
What is Dr. Kirsten Nielsen's specialty?
Dr. Nielsen is a Neurologist near Colorado Springs, CO.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Nielsen to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kirsten Nielsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nielsen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Kirsten Nielsen accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Nielsen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kirsten Nielsen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office at (303) 716-8027 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kirsten Nielsen?
Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office at (303) 716-8027 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kirsten Nielsen have?
Dr. Kirsten Nielsen is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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