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Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, MD

Lexington, KY

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    Who is Dr. Van Sickels, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Van Sickels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Van Sickels’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Van Sickels’s office at (504) 821-2601.

    Is Dr. Van Sickels board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Van Sickels speak?

    Dr. Van Sickels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Van Sickels treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Van Sickels 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. Van Sickels. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Infective Endocarditis
    • Endocarditis
    • Heart valve infection
    • Bacterial endocarditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Which procedures does Dr. Van Sickels perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Van Sickels accept my insurance?

    Dr. Van Sickels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 821-2601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Van Sickels accept in Lexington, KY?

    Dr. Van Sickels in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of West Virginia

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    Where is Dr. Van Sickels' office located?

    Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels' Primary Practice

    3101 Beaumont Centre Cir Ste 100

    Lexington, KY 40513

    (504) 821-2601

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    Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels' Practice 2

    1631 Elysian Fields Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70117

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    Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels' Practice 3

    3308 Tulane Ave

    New Orleans, LA 70119

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    What is Dr. Van Sickels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Van Sickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962683581.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Van Sickels?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Van Sickels

    What is Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels's specialty?

    Dr. Van Sickels is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lexington, KY.

    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. Van Sickels to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Van Sickels is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Nicholas Van Sickels accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Van Sickels's office at (504) 821-2601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Van Sickels?

    Please contact Dr. Van Sickels's office at (504) 821-2601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels have?

    Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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