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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheets, Trauma Surgeon in Riverside, CA?
Dr. Nicholas Sheets, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Riverside, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sheets is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheets’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheets’s office at (214) 712-2677.
What languages does Dr. Sheets speak?
Dr. Sheets and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Sheets typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage 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:
- 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:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple rib fractures
- Rib cage injury
- Severe rib injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2249XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, unspecified side, initial encounter for closed fracture
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:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Sheets typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Sheets performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
- Cyst Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Also known as:
- Chest Tube Insertion (Open)
- Thoracostomy Tube Placement
- Open Chest Drain Insertion
- Pleural Drainage Tube
CPT Codes:
- 32551: Tube thoracostomy, includes connection to drainage system (eg, water seal), when performed, open (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Sheets accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheets accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (214) 712-2677 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
Heritage Health
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sheets' office located?
Dr. Nicholas Sheets' Primary Practice
4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230
Riverside, CA 92505
(214) 712-2677
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.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Sheets affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheets is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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 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 (214) 712-2677 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 (214) 712-2677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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