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36 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Nixon, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Lucia Nixon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nixon completed her residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nixon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nixon’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nixon’s office at (718) 245-7353.
Where did Dr. Nixon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Umdnj-Robt W Johnson Med Sch- New Brunswick Nj
Is Dr. Nixon board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lucia Nixon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nixon speak?
Dr. Nixon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nixon treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Nixon 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. Nixon. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nixon perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lucia Nixon may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nixon's office.
Does Dr. Nixon accept my insurance?
Dr. Nixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 245-7353 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nixon accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Nixon in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Amida Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare
Villagecare
VNSNY Choice
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Where is Dr. Nixon's office located?
What is Dr. Nixon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194864785.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nixon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nixon
What is Dr. Lucia Nixon's specialty?
Dr. Nixon is a Internist near Brooklyn, NY.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Nixon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lucia Nixon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nixon 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Lucia Nixon accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Lucia Nixon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lucia Nixon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nixon's office at (718) 245-7353 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lucia Nixon?
Please contact Dr. Nixon's office at (718) 245-7353 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lucia Nixon have?
Dr. Lucia Nixon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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