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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nichols, Critical Care Internist in Saint Joseph, MI?
Dr. William Nichols, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Saint Joseph, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nichols completed his residency at Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nichols is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nichols’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nichols’s office at (269) 985-4523.
Where did Dr. Nichols go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Grand Rapids Area Med Ed Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mi State University, Coll of Osteo Med, East Lansing Mi
Is Dr. Nichols board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Nichols, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nichols speak?
Dr. Nichols and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nichols treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. 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. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- 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
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Nichols perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Nichols may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nichols' office.
Does Dr. Nichols accept my insurance?
Dr. Nichols accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 985-4523 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nichols accept in Saint Joseph, MI?
Dr. Nichols in Saint Joseph, MI 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Farmers Insurance
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?
Dr. William Nichols' Primary Practice
1234 Napier Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 985-4523
What is Dr. Nichols's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nichols's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285656017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nichols?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nichols
What is Dr. William Nichols's specialty?
Dr. Nichols is a Critical Care Internist near Saint Joseph, MI. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Nichols to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Nichols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nichols is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is William Nichols accepting new patients in Saint Joseph, MI?
Yes, Dr. William Nichols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Nichols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office at (269) 985-4523 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Nichols?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office at (269) 985-4523 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Nichols have?
Dr. William Nichols is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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