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Who is Dr. Sheets, Trauma Surgeon in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Sheets, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sheets is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheets’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheets’s office at (951) 781-3672.
What languages does Dr. Sheets speak?
Dr. Sheets and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sheets treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Sheets 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. Sheets. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Broken Hip Bone
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Severe Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute abdomen
- Sudden stomach pain
- Emergency abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R100: Acute abdomen
Also known as:
- Other Injury to the Abdomen
- Wounds and Injuries
- Abdominal trauma
- Stomach area injury
- Core injury
- Abdominal wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nasal Bone Fracture
- Fractures
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Nose
- Nose Bone Break
- Fractured Nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture
Which procedures does Dr. Sheets perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nicholas Sheets may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sheets' office.
Does Dr. Sheets accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheets accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 781-3672 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheets accept in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Sheets in Riverside, CA 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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheets' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Sheets' Primary Practice
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 781-3672
What is Dr. Sheets's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheets's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912267758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheets?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheets
What is Dr. Nicholas Sheets's specialty?
Dr. Sheets is a Trauma Surgeon near Riverside, CA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Sheets to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Sheets affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sheets is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Riverside Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Nicholas Sheets accepting new patients in Riverside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Sheets is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Sheets offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheets's office at (951) 781-3672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Sheets?
Please contact Dr. Sheets's office at (951) 781-3672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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