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Dr. Craig Nielson, MD

Cedar City, UT

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    Who is Dr. Nielson, Pediatrician in Cedar City, UT?

    Dr. Craig Nielson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Cedar City, UT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Nielson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nielson’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nielson’s office at (435) 865-0218.

    Is Dr. Nielson board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Nielson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nielson speak?

    Dr. Nielson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nielson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nielson 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. Nielson. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Health Checkup
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Middle Ear
    • Ear Infection
    • Serous otitis media
    • Ear effusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6503: Acute serous otitis media, bilateral
    • H6501: Acute serous otitis media, right ear
    • H6502: Acute serous otitis media, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    What procedures does Dr. Nielson perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nielson 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. Nielson. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Nielson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nielson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (435) 865-0218 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nielson accept in Cedar City, UT?

    Dr. Nielson in Cedar City, UT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • IHC / SelectHealth

    • Other TPA

    • PreferredOne

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Utah

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nielson's office located?

    Dr. Craig Nielson's Primary Practice

    1333 N Main St

    Cedar City, UT 84721

    (435) 865-0218

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    Dr. Craig Nielson's Practice 2

    55 E Canyon Commercial Ave

    Cedar City, UT 84721

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    What is Dr. Nielson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Nielson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316063084.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nielson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nielson

    What is Dr. Craig Nielson's specialty?

    Dr. Nielson is a Pediatrician near Cedar City, UT. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Nielson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Craig Nielson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Nielson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cedar City 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Craig Nielson accepting new patients in Cedar City, UT?

    Yes, Dr. Craig Nielson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Craig Nielson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nielson's office at (435) 865-0218 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Craig Nielson?

    Please contact Dr. Nielson's office at (435) 865-0218 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Nielson have?

    Dr. Craig Nielson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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