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Dr. William Nicholas, MD

Parsons, KS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nicholas, Cardiologist in Parsons, KS?

    Dr. William Nicholas, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Parsons, KS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nicholas graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nicholas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholas’s office at (417) 347-5000.

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

    • Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Cardiovascular Diseases; Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Internal Medicine | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nicholas board certified as a Cardiologist?

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

    What languages does Dr. Nicholas speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Nicholas treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified

    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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Nicholas perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
    • Femoral Artery Angioplasty
    • Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Tibial Artery Angioplasty
    • Peroneal Artery Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37228: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

    Also known as:

    • Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
    • Permanent Pacemaker Placement
    • Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
    • Heart Rhythm Device Implantation

    CPT Codes:

    • 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
    • Leg Artery Stent Placement
    • Iliac Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
    • Pelvic Artery Widening
    • Femoral Artery Stenting
    • Popliteal Artery Stenting
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Endovascular Revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
    • 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Iliac Artery Stent Placement
    • Endovascular iliac artery stenting
    • Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
    • Pelvic artery revascularization

    CPT Codes:

    • 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Artery Clot-Busting Medicine
    • Arterial Thrombolysis
    • Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
    • Clot Dissolving Infusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 37211: Transcatheter therapy, arterial infusion for thrombolysis other than coronary or intracranial, any method, including radiological supervision and interpretation, initial treatment day

    Also known as:

    • Selective Artery Catheter Placement
    • Arterial Catheterization
    • Vascular Catheter Placement
    • Diagnostic Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family

    Also known as:

    • Mechanical Blood Clot Removal (Non-Heart/Brain Artery)
    • Percutaneous Thrombectomy
    • Artery Clot Removal
    • Mechanical Thrombolysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 37184: Primary percutaneous transluminal mechanical thrombectomy, noncoronary, non-intracranial, arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel

    Also known as:

    • Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
    • Pacemaker Generator Exchange
    • Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
    • Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
    • Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Stent Placement
    • Neck artery stenting
    • Carotid angioplasty with stent
    • Transcatheter carotid stent

    CPT Codes:

    • 37215: Transcatheter placement of intravascular stent(s), cervical carotid artery, open or percutaneous, including angioplasty, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation; with distal embolic protection

    Also known as:

    • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
    • IABP Placement
    • Percutaneous Balloon Pump
    • Heart Assist Device Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Does Dr. Nicholas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nicholas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 347-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholas accept in Parsons, KS?

    Dr. Nicholas in Parsons, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nicholas' office located?

    Dr. William Nicholas' Primary Practice

    1902 S Highway 59

    Parsons, KS 67357

    (417) 347-5000

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    Dr. William Nicholas' Practice 2

    100 N Pine St

    Pittsburg, KS 66762

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    Dr. William Nicholas' Practice 3

    3202 McIntosh Cir Ste LL3

    Joplin, MO 64804

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

    Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356387484.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicholas?

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

    What is Dr. William Nicholas's specialty?

    Dr. Nicholas is a Cardiologist near Parsons, KS. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Nicholas to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Nicholas is affiliated with Freeman Health System, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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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    Is William Nicholas accepting new patients in Parsons, KS?

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

    Does Dr. William Nicholas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (417) 347-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Nicholas?

    Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (417) 347-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. William Nicholas have?

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

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