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Dr. Karin Nicholson, MD

Fort Hood, TX

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nicholson, Pulmonologist in Fort Hood, TX?

    Dr. Karin Nicholson, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Fort Hood, TX with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nicholson completed her residency at Nat'L Capital Consortium, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nicholson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholson’s office at (254) 288-8921.

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

    • Residency: Nat'L Capital Consortium, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    Is Dr. Nicholson board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Karin Nicholson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nicholson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nicholson treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Nicholson 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. Nicholson. 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:

    • Respiratory Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Lung Disorder Screening
    • Breathing Problem Check
    • Pulmonary Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1383: Encounter for screening for respiratory disorder NEC

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Cough Variant Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • CVA
    • Asthma with Cough
    • Chronic Cough Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45991: Cough variant asthma

    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:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Does Dr. Nicholson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nicholson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 288-8921 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholson accept in Fort Hood, TX?

    Dr. Nicholson in Fort Hood, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • El Proyecto Del Barrio

    • Heritage Health

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

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    Where is Dr. Nicholson's office located?

    Dr. Karin Nicholson's Primary Practice

    36000 Darnall Loop

    Fort Hood, TX 76544

    (254) 288-8921

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    Dr. Karin Nicholson's Practice 2

    5601 De Soto Ave

    Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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

    Dr. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871584540.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicholson?

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

    What is Dr. Karin Nicholson's specialty?

    Dr. Nicholson is a Pulmonologist near Fort Hood, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Nicholson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karin Nicholson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nicholson is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center 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 Karin Nicholson accepting new patients in Fort Hood, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Karin Nicholson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karin Nicholson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nicholson's office at (254) 288-8921 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karin Nicholson?

    Please contact Dr. Nicholson's office at (254) 288-8921 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karin Nicholson have?

    Dr. Karin Nicholson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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