Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicolas, Trauma Surgeon in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Mark Nicolas is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Springfield, MO. Dr. Nicolas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicolas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicolas’s office at (417) 875-3000.
What languages does Dr. Nicolas speak?
Dr. Nicolas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Nicolas typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Nicolas 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. Nicolas. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Nicolas typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Nicolas 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. Nicolas. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Does Dr. Nicolas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicolas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 875-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicolas accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Nicolas in Springfield, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nicolas' office located?
600 Trauma And Acute Care Surgery
3800 S National Ave Ste 600
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 875-3000
What is Dr. Nicolas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicolas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447645221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicolas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicolas
What is Dr. Mark Nicolas's specialty?
Dr. Nicolas is a Trauma Surgeon near Springfield, MO.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Mark Nicolas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicolas is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South 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 Mark Nicolas accepting new patients in Springfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Mark Nicolas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mark Nicolas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicolas's office at (417) 875-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mark Nicolas?
Please contact Dr. Nicolas's office at (417) 875-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Nicolas
600 Trauma And Acute Care Surgery
3800 S National Ave Ste 600
Springfield, MO 65807