Dr. Francesca Nichols, MD
San Diego, CA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nichols, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Nichols speak?
Dr. Nichols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nichols typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nichols 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. Nichols. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nichols typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Francesca Nichols 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. Nichols' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nichols accept my insurance?
Dr. Nichols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-8800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nichols accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Nichols in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
State of Colorado
State of Utah
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?
Dr. Francesca Nichols' Primary Practice
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-8800
What hospitals are Dr. Nichols affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nichols has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nichols's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649714577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nichols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nichols