Dr. Sarah Nicklin, MD
Allentown, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicklin, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Sarah Nicklin, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Nicklin graduated from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and completed her residency at St Francis Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Nicklin is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicklin’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicklin’s office at (610) 969-0100.
Where did Dr. Nicklin go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine | St Francis Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Is Dr. Nicklin board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Nicklin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nicklin speak?
Dr. Nicklin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nicklin treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nicklin 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. Nicklin. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma
Which procedures does Dr. Nicklin perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sarah Nicklin may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nicklin's office.
Does Dr. Nicklin accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 969-0100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicklin accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Nicklin in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Nicklin's office located?
Dr. Sarah Nicklin's Primary Practice
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Fl 3
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 969-0100
What is Dr. Nicklin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689603565.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicklin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicklin
What is Dr. Sarah Nicklin's specialty?
Dr. Nicklin is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Allentown, PA. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Nicklin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sarah Nicklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicklin is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Sarah Nicklin accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Sarah Nicklin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah Nicklin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicklin's office at (610) 969-0100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah Nicklin?
Please contact Dr. Nicklin's office at (610) 969-0100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sarah Nicklin have?
Dr. Sarah Nicklin is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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