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Dr. Christian Niles, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Hospitalist

Harrisburg, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Niles, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Harrisburg, PA?

    Dr. Christian Niles, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Harrisburg, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Niles is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Niles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niles’s office at (484) 622-7440.

    What languages does Dr. Niles speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Niles typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Niles 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. Niles. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Pulmonary cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    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

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Niles typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Niles may include:

    Please contact Dr. Niles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Niles accept my insurance?

    Dr. Niles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 622-7440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Niles accept in Harrisburg, PA?

    Dr. Niles in Harrisburg, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Cigna Group

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

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    Where is Dr. Niles' office located?

    Dr. Christian Niles' Primary Practice

    4033 Linglestown Rd Ste 2

    Harrisburg, PA 17112

    (484) 622-7440

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    Dr. Christian Niles' Practice 2

    503 N 21st St

    Camp Hill, PA 17011

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    Dr. Christian Niles' Practice 3

    1330 Powell St Ste 100

    Norristown, PA 19401

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    What hospitals are Dr. Niles affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Niles has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center,Enola, PA
    Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center,Camp Hill, PA

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

    Dr. Niles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982136594.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niles?

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

    What is Dr. Christian Niles's specialty?

    Dr. Niles is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Harrisburg, PA.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Christian Niles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Niles is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg, Upmc Carlisle which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist. Explore 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 Dr. Christian Niles accepting new patients in Harrisburg, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Christian Niles is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christian Niles offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Niles' office at (484) 622-7440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christian Niles?

    Please contact Dr. Niles' office at (484) 622-7440 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Niles' office located?

    Dr. Niles' offices are located in Harrisburg, PA, Camp Hill, PA, and Norristown, PA.