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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Furst-Nichols, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Las Cruces, NM with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Furst-Nichols is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Furst-Nichols’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Furst-Nichols’s office at (530) 541-3420.
What languages does Dr. Furst-Nichols speak?
Dr. Furst-Nichols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Furst-Nichols treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Furst-Nichols 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. Furst-Nichols. 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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Tooth Abscess
- Abscess
- Gum Disease
- Dental abscess
- Tooth infection
- Periapical infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K047: Periapical abscess without sinus
Which procedures does Dr. Furst-Nichols perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Furst-Nichols' office.
Does Dr. Furst-Nichols accept my insurance?
Dr. Furst-Nichols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (530) 541-3420 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Furst-Nichols accept in Las Cruces, NM?
Dr. Furst-Nichols in Las Cruces, NM accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Furst-Nichols' office located?
Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols' Primary Practice
4311 E Lohman Ave
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(530) 541-3420
What is Dr. Furst-Nichols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Furst-Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982090775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Furst-Nichols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Furst-Nichols
What is Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols's specialty?
Dr. Furst-Nichols is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Las Cruces, NM. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Furst-Nichols to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Furst-Nichols is affiliated with Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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
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Is Nathan Furst-Nichols accepting new patients in Las Cruces, NM?
Yes, Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nathan Furst-Nichols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Furst-Nichols's office at (530) 541-3420 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nathan Furst-Nichols?
Please contact Dr. Furst-Nichols's office at (530) 541-3420 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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