Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nickens, Family Medicine Specialist in Shamrock, TX?
Where did Dr. Nickens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine,Lubbock, Tx, United States
Is Dr. Nickens board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Wesley Nickens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nickens speak?
Dr. Nickens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nickens typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nickens 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. Nickens. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pansinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Acute widespread sinus infection
- Acute inflammation of all sinuses
- Severe acute sinusitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0140: Acute pansinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nickens typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wesley Nickens may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Nickens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nickens accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 350-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickens accept in Shamrock, TX?
Dr. Nickens in Shamrock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Entrust Inc.
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Medicare
Other TPA
Sana Benefits
Southwest Service Administrators
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nickens' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nickens affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nickens has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nickens's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043405913.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickens