Physician Profile
Nicole R. Sydow, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sydow
Based in Flagstaff, AZ, Nicole R. Sydow, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. Nicole graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2007. Nicole is also listed as specializing in surgery and thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). According to Medicare claims data, Nicole cared for 174 Medicare patients across 177 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes. NPI 1255598900 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (928) 773-2150
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1215 N BEAVER ST SUITE 203
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
Lung conditions
- Collapsed lung
- COPD
- Coughing up blood
- Fluid around the lungs
- Lung abscess
- Suspicious Lung Spot
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
- Myasthenia gravis
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
- Blocked Chest Vein
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Needle biopsy of lung
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
- Chest tube insertion
- Draining lung fluid
- Permanent chest drain insertion
- Pleural sealing procedure
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
- Surgery for sweaty hands
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
177 services · 174 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
29 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest | Procedure | 33268 |
24 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts | Procedure | 33519 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
47 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
37 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
29 | More often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery |
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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
Trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2007 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 8
Providers in AZ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nicole R. Sydow?
Nicole R. Sydow is a thoracic surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Thoracic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Nicole R. Sydow's address?
Nicole R. Sydow is listed at 1215 N Beaver St Suite 203, Flagstaff, AZ 86001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nicole R. Sydow?
The number on file is (928) 773-2150. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Nicole R. Sydow's NPI number?
Nicole R. Sydow's National Provider Identifier is 1255598900. 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 Nicole R. Sydow train?
Nicole R. Sydow attended Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicole R. Sydow been practicing?
Nicole R. Sydow has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nicole R. Sydow perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicole R. Sydow performs procedures including coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft, exclusion of appendage of left upper chamber of heart performed during other procedure on chest and coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nicole R. Sydow confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicole R. Sydow. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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