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Who is Dr. Nickel, Pulmonologist in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Nils Nickel is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nickel is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickel’s office at (915) 215-5200.
What languages does Dr. Nickel speak?
Dr. Nickel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Nickel treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Nickel 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. Nickel. 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:
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nickel perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nils Nickel may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nickel's office.
Does Dr. Nickel accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (915) 215-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickel accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Nickel in El Paso, TX 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 Veterans Affairs
El Paso First Health Plans
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Molina
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Where is Dr. Nickel's office located?
What is Dr. Nickel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528488731.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickel
What is Dr. Nils Nickel's specialty?
Dr. Nickel is a Pulmonologist near El Paso, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Nickel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nils Nickel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nickel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center Of El Paso, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 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
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Is Nils Nickel accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nils Nickel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nils Nickel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (915) 215-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nils Nickel?
Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (915) 215-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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