Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nickles, Internist in Grand Rapids, MI?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Nickles?
Dr. Dean Nickles, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Nickles empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Grand Rapids, MI community, Dr. Nickles is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Nickles go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tripler Army Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Madigan Army Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Tripler Army Med Center | Army Med Coll, Quaid-e-Azam Univ, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Medical School: Wv University School Of Medicine Morgantown
Is Dr. Nickles board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dean Nickles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nickles speak?
Dr. Nickles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Nickles typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Nickles 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. Nickles. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Nickles typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dean Nickles may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Nickles' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nickles accept my insurance?
Dr. Nickles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 465-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nickles accept in Grand Rapids, MI?
Dr. Nickles in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of California
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nickles' office located?
Dr. Dean Nickles' Primary Practice
5060 Cascade Rd SE Ste A
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(510) 465-6700
What hospitals are Dr. Nickles affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nickles has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nickles's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nickles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255390050.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nickles
What is Dr. Dean Nickles's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.