Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 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 as an 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 an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Nickels typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
- 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
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
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Nickels typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Nickels' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Bankers Life
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medica Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
State of Minnesota
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Where is Dr. Nickels' office located?
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.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Katherine Nickels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nickels is affiliated with Southwest Health Center, Thedacare Regional Medical Center-Neenah 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 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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