Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD

Huntersville, NC

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Nielsen, Nephrologist in Huntersville, NC?

Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Huntersville, NC with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Nielsen graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Nephrology; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nielsen is fluent in English and Danish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nielsen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nielsen’s office.

Where did Dr. Nielsen go to medical school and complete their residency?

Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Nephrology; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine

Is Dr. Nielsen board certified as a Nephrologist?

Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

What languages does Dr. Nielsen speak?

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

Danish
English

What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Nielsen typically treat?

As a Nephrologist, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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:

End-Stage Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Failure
CKD Stage 3b
Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
CKD Stage 4
Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
CKD Stage 3a

ICD-10 Codes:

N186: End stage renal disease
N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

Also known as:

High Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Primary Hypertension
Essential Hypertension

ICD-10 Codes:

I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

Also known as:

Protein in Urine
Urine and Urination
Proteinuria
Albuminuria
Foamy urine

ICD-10 Codes:

R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Nielsen typically perform?

As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen may include:

Please contact Dr. Nielsen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Nielsen accept my insurance?

Dr. Nielsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Nielsen accept in Huntersville, NC?

Dr. Nielsen in Huntersville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of North Carolina
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Nielsen's office located?

Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen's Primary Practice

9800 Kincey Ave Ste 150

Huntersville, NC 28078

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Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen's Practice 2

164 Professional Park Dr

Mooresville, NC 28117

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What hospitals are Dr. Nielsen affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Nielsen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center,Huntersville, NC

Ranked General Surgery

Ranked in 2 Procedures

Duke Health Lake Norman Regional Medical Center, Inc.,Mooresville, NC

Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital,Murphy, NC

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

Dr. Nielsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841244787.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nielsen?

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

What is Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen's specialty?

Dr. Nielsen is a Nephrologist near Huntersville, NC.

What does a Nephrologist do?

An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.

Is Dr. Jeffrey Nielsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville 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

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