MN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nickas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Michael Nickas, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nickas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickas’s office at (718) 960-6103.
What languages does Dr. Nickas speak?
Dr. Nickas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nickas typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nickas 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. Nickas. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Feeling on edge
ICD-10 Codes:
- R451: Restlessness and agitation
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nickas typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Nickas may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Nickas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nickas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 960-6103 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickas accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Nickas in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Amida Care
Elderplan
H & R Block
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nickas' office located?
What is Dr. Nickas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417334459.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickas
What is Dr. Michael Nickas's specialty?
Dr. Nickas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Bronx, NY.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Michael Nickas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nickas is affiliated with St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, Mount Sinai West, Bronxcare Health System, Westchester Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Nickas accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Michael Nickas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Nickas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nickas's office at (718) 960-6103 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Nickas?
Please contact Dr. Nickas's office at (718) 960-6103 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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