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Accepting patients
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 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. 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 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nichols typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nichols typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Nichols may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Nichols' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
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, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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