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Who is Dr. Nickels, Epilepsy Specialist in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Katherine Nickels, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Nickels graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn. Dr. Nickels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickels’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickels’s office at (507) 284-2511.
Where did Dr. Nickels go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Fndn
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Nickels board certified in Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Nickels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Nickels speak?
Dr. Nickels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nickels treat?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Nickels 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. Nickels. 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:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Simple Partial Seizures
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Convulsions
- Epileptic events
- Fits
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
- Refractory generalized seizures
- Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
- Drug-resistant simple partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal seizures
- Hard-to-treat partial epilepsy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G4089: Other seizures
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40119: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nickels perform as a Epilepsy Specialist?
As a Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Katherine Nickels may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nickels' office.
Does Dr. Nickels accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (507) 284-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickels accept in Rochester, MN?
Dr. Nickels in Rochester, MN 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 Blue Shield of Michigan
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Quartz Health Solutions
South Country Health Alliance
State of Minnesota
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nickels' office located?
Dr. Katherine Nickels' Primary Practice
1216 2nd St SW
Rochester, MN 55902
(507) 284-2511
What is Dr. Nickels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679545354.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickels
What is Dr. Katherine Nickels's specialty?
Dr. Nickels is a Epilepsy Specialist near Rochester, MN. Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Contact Dr. Nickels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Katherine Nickels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nickels is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Marys Campus. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Katherine Nickels accepting new patients in Rochester, MN?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Nickels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Nickels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nickels's office at (507) 284-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Nickels?
Please contact Dr. Nickels's office at (507) 284-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Katherine Nickels have?
Dr. Katherine Nickels is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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