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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nichols, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lynchburg, VA?
Dr. Kensley Nichols, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lynchburg, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nichols is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. 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. Nichols’s office.
Is Dr. Nichols board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kensley Nichols, MD 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
What conditions does Dr. Nichols treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Which procedures does Dr. Nichols perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kensley Nichols may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nichols accept in Lynchburg, VA?
Dr. Nichols in Lynchburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nichols' office located?
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 1407054745.
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. Kensley Nichols's specialty?
Dr. Nichols is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lynchburg, VA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Nichols to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kensley Nichols affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nichols is affiliated with Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Sovah Health - Danville 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kensley Nichols accepting new patients in Lynchburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kensley Nichols is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kensley Nichols offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kensley Nichols?
Please contact Dr. Nichols's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kensley Nichols have?
Dr. Kensley Nichols is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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