Physician Profile
David Nickels, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Nickels
Based in Lexington, KY, David Nickels, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. David graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 2005. David is also listed as specializing in radiology. Medicare claims data shows David provided 1,954 services to 1,869 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (859) 323-5069
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 ROSE ST ROOM HX-315E
Lexington, KY 40536
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,954 services · 1,869 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
351 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
168 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
162 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
154 |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
126 |
| Ct scan of lower spine without contrast | Imaging | 72131 |
84 |
| Ct scan of middle spine without contrast | Imaging | 72128 |
79 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74174 |
78 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
72 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
71 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in Lexington 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nickels?
Dr. Nickels is a diagnostic radiology in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nickels's address?
Dr. Nickels is listed at 800 Rose St Room Hx-315E, Lexington, KY 40536. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nickels?
The number on file is (859) 323-5069. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nickels?
Dr. Nickels's National Provider Identifier is 1497909683. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Nickels train?
Dr. Nickels attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nickels have?
Dr. Nickels has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nickels perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nickels performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nickels's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nickels. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.