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Dr. Nicole Jernick, MD

Truckee, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Jernick, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Truckee, CA?

    Dr. Nicole Jernick, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Truckee, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Jernick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jernick’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jernick’s office at (530) 582-6432.

    What languages does Dr. Jernick speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Jernick treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jernick 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. Jernick. 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:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Multiple Myeloma in Relapse
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma
    • Recurrent multiple myeloma
    • Relapsed myeloma
    • Myeloma recurrence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
    • C9002: Multiple myeloma in relapse

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Breast Cancer
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Cancer
    • Renal cancer
    • Kidney carcinoma
    • Renal cell carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Bone Cancer
    • Bone Cancer
    • Metastatic bone cancer
    • Cancer spread to bone
    • Bone metastases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
    • Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
    • CML
    • Chronic myelogenous leukemia
    • Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission

    Which procedures does Dr. Jernick perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicole Jernick may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jernick's office.

    Does Dr. Jernick accept my insurance?

    Dr. Jernick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 582-6432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Jernick accept in Truckee, CA?

    Dr. Jernick in Truckee, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Partnership Health Plan

    • The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Jernick's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Jernick's Primary Practice

    10121 Pine Ave

    Truckee, CA 96161

    (530) 582-6432

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    Dr. Nicole Jernick's Practice 2

    650 5th St Ste 405

    San Francisco, CA 94107

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    Dr. Nicole Jernick's Practice 3

    10956 Donner Pass Rd

    Truckee, CA 96161

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

    Dr. Jernick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275928103.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jernick?

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

    What is Dr. Nicole Jernick's specialty?

    Dr. Jernick is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Truckee, CA. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Jernick to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicole Jernick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Jernick is affiliated with Tahoe Forest Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Nicole Jernick accepting new patients in Truckee, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Jernick is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Jernick offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Jernick's office at (530) 582-6432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicole Jernick?

    Please contact Dr. Jernick's office at (530) 582-6432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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