36 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Nixon, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Nixon typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nixon typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Nixon 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Nixon accept my insurance?
Dr. Nixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 240-5000 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
Amida Care
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicaid
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Nixon's office located?
What is Dr. Nixon's NPI number?A 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?
What does an Internist do?
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.