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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. He is board certified. 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 as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Van Sickels typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Van Sickels typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels 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
Please contact Dr. Van Sickels' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Van Sickels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Van Sickels is affiliated with Uk King's Daughters Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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