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Dr. Lavonne Nickel, MD

Dr. Lavonne Nickel, MD

Anesthesiologist

Yuba City, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nickel, Anesthesiologist in Yuba City, CA?

    Dr. Lavonne Nickel, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Yuba City, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nickel graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Co Hlth Sci Ctr, Anesthesiology White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nickel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nickel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nickel’s office at (209) 956-7732.

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

    • Residency: Univ Co Hlth Sci Ctr, Anesthesiology White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nickel board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Lavonne Nickel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Nickel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nickel typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nickel 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. Nickel. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Internal Fixation Device
    • Fractures
    • Hardware removal surgery
    • Implant removal procedure
    • Fixation device extraction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Nickel typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Lavonne Nickel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Nickel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Nickel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nickel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (209) 956-7732 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nickel accept in Yuba City, CA?

    Dr. Nickel in Yuba City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Corporate Services

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Western Growers Association

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    Where is Dr. Nickel's office located?

    Dr. Lavonne Nickel's Primary Practice

    460 Plumas Blvd Ste 202

    Yuba City, CA 95991

    (209) 956-7732

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    Dr. Lavonne Nickel's Practice 2

    400 Sierra College Dr Ste B

    Grass Valley, CA 95945

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    Dr. Lavonne Nickel's Practice 3

    2423 W March Ln Ste 100

    Stockton, CA 95207

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

    Dr. Nickel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134184021.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nickel?

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

    What is Dr. Lavonne Nickel's specialty?

    Dr. Nickel is an Anesthesiologist near Yuba City, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Lavonne Nickel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nickel is affiliated with Sutter Surgical Hospital North Valley which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore 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 Dr. Lavonne Nickel accepting new patients in Yuba City, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lavonne Nickel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lavonne Nickel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (209) 956-7732 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Lavonne Nickel?

    Please contact Dr. Nickel's office at (209) 956-7732 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nickel's office located?

    Dr. Nickel's offices are located in Yuba City, CA, Grass Valley, CA, and Stockton, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lavonne Nickel have?

    Dr. Lavonne Nickel is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.