Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nikitas, Adult Medicine Specialist in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Nicholas Nikitas, MD is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Evanston, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nikitas graduated from University of Thessalonika and completed his residency at Chicago Medical School/Finch University Of Health. Dr. Nikitas is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nikitas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nikitas’s office at (847) 570-5370.
Where did Dr. Nikitas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Chicago Medical School/Finch University Of Health
Medical School: Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine | University of Thessalonika
Is Dr. Nikitas board certified as an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Nikitas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nikitas speak?
Dr. Nikitas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Spanish
What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nikitas typically treat?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nikitas 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. Nikitas. 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:
- 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nikitas typically perform?
As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nikitas 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. Nikitas. 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:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
Also known as:
- Skin Tag Removal (Up to 15)
- Fibrocutaneous Tag Excision
- Multiple Skin Tag Removal
- Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11200: Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions
Also known as:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Does Dr. Nikitas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nikitas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-5370 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nikitas accept in Evanston, IL?
Dr. Nikitas in Evanston, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Northshore University Healthsystem
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nikitas' office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nikitas affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nikitas has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nikitas's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nikitas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659310753.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nikitas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nikitas
What is Dr. Nicholas Nikitas's specialty?
Dr. Nikitas is an Adult Medicine Specialist near Evanston, IL.
What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?
The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.
Is Dr. Nicholas Nikitas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nikitas is affiliated with Advocate Condell 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 Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dr. Nicholas Nikitas accepting new patients in Evanston, IL?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Nikitas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Nikitas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nikitas' office at (847) 570-5370 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Nikitas?
Please contact Dr. Nikitas' office at (847) 570-5370 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Nikitas' office located?
Dr. Nikitas' offices are located in Evanston, IL and Gurnee, IL.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Nikitas have?
Dr. Nicholas Nikitas is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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