EverydayHealthLogo
LN

Dr. Leslie Nickels, MD

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nickels, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Leslie Nickels, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Nickels graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. Nickels is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickels’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickels’s office at (352) 265-5911.

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

    • Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nickels board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Leslie Nickels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    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 Emergency Medicine 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Nickels perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Leslie Nickels may include:

    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 (352) 265-5911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nickels accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Nickels in Gainesville, FL 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

    View All Insurances

    Where is Dr. Nickels' office located?

    Dr. Leslie Nickels' Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-5911

    Get Directions

    Dr. Leslie Nickels' Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

    Get Directions

    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 1104888999.

    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. Leslie Nickels's specialty?

    Dr. Nickels is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Nickels to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leslie Nickels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nickels is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital, Colquitt Regional Medical Center, HCA Florida Ocala 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

    Where can I learn more about Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Emergency Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Leslie Nickels accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Leslie Nickels is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leslie Nickels offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nickels's office at (352) 265-5911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leslie Nickels?

    Please contact Dr. Nickels's office at (352) 265-5911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Leslie Nickels have?

    Dr. Leslie Nickels is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

    Other Emergency Medicine Specialist Near Gainesville, FL

    TB

    Critical Care Internist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Gainesville, FL
    RL

    Emergency Medicine Specialist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Gainesville, FL
    BC

    Anesthesiologist

    acceptingPatients-iconAccepting patients
    Gainesville, FL
    See All Specialists

    Doctors by Category

    Specialists