Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nilsen, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Nilsen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nyu Hospitals Center, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Bellevue Hosp Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny
Is Dr. Nilsen board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Diana Nilsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nilsen speak?
Dr. Nilsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nilsen typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nilsen 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. Nilsen. 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:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nilsen typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Diana Nilsen may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Nilsen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nilsen accept my insurance?
Dr. Nilsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 643-8357 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nilsen accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Nilsen in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nilsen's office located?
Dr. Diana Nilsen's Primary Practice
295 Flatbush Avenue Ext
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 643-8357
What hospitals are Dr. Nilsen affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nilsen has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nilsen's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nilsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437194560.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nilsen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nilsen
What is Dr. Diana Nilsen's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.