33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicks, Family Medicine Specialist in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Gregg Nicks, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Bowling Green, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Nicks graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Nicks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicks’s office.
Where did Dr. Nicks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Nicks board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Gregg Nicks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nicks speak?
Dr. Nicks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nicks typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nicks 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. Nicks. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nicks typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nicks 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. Nicks. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Simple Repair of Skin Wound
- Simple Repair of Small Facial Wound
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
- Suture of Superficial Wound
- Skin Laceration Repair
- Wound Closure
- Wounds and Injuries Treatment
- Superficial Wound Closure (Face)
- Minor Facial Laceration Repair
- Stitches for Small Face Cut
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
- 12002: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12011: Simple repair of superficial wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
Also known as:
- Abscess Drainage
- Abscess Incision and Drainage
- Abscess
- Incision and Drainage (I&D)
- Boil Lancing
- Cyst Drainage
- Skin Abscess Removal
- I&D of Abscess
- Lancing an Abscess
- Draining a Boil
CPT Codes:
- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single
- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal (Wedge Excision)
- Wedge Resection of Nail Fold
- Ingrown Toenail Surgery
- Partial Nail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11765: Wedge excision of skin of nail fold (eg, for ingrown toenail)
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Nicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicks accept in Bowling Green, KY?
Dr. Nicks in Bowling Green, KY 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)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nicks' office located?
What is Dr. Nicks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588658272.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicks
What is Dr. Gregg Nicks's specialty?
Dr. Nicks is a Family Medicine Specialist near Bowling Green, KY.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Gregg Nicks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicks is affiliated with The Medical Center At Bowling Green, Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital, Tristar Centennial Medical Center, T.j. Samson Community 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gregg Nicks accepting new patients in Bowling Green, KY?
Yes, Dr. Gregg Nicks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregg Nicks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicks's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gregg Nicks?
Please contact Dr. Nicks's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gregg Nicks have?
Dr. Gregg Nicks is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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