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- 809 Riverside Dr, Franklinton, LA 70438
About Dr. Nicholson
Yasheka Nicholson, M.D is a healthcare provider in Franklinton, LA specializing in colon & rectal surgery. Yasheka trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 2004. Yasheka is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Yasheka cared for 26 Medicare patients across 28 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1669625604.
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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
- (985) 795-4208
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
809 RIVERSIDE DR
Franklinton, LA 70438
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Colon and Rectal 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
Anorectal conditions
- Rectal Ulcer
- Anal fistula
Anorectal disorders
- Anal Itching
- Anal Skin Tags
- Anal Stricture
- Perianal Hematoma
- Rectovaginal Fistula
Bowel disorders
- Bowel Blockage in Babies
- Constipation From Pain Medicine
- Difficulty Emptying Bowels
- Severely Enlarged Colon
- Twisted Bowel
- Chronic diarrhea
Bowel symptoms
- Diverticulosis
- Constipation
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Cancer
- Precancerous Anal Cells
- Anal cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Colon conditions
- Inherited Colon Polyps
Inflammatory bowel disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Ulcerative colitis
Inflammatory conditions
- Rectal Inflammation
Ostomy & bowel
- Stoma and ostomy issues
Ostomy & surgical complications
- Stoma Problems
Pain
- Rectal Pain
- Tailbone pain
Pelvic disorders
- Bowel Endometriosis
Skin conditions
- Perianal Boils
Most searched conditions
- Anal fissures
- Colon cancer
- Crohn's disease
- Diverticulitis
- Hemorrhoids
Digestive emergencies
- Bowel obstruction
- Perforated gastrointestinal tract
Infections
- C. diff Infection
Infections & cysts
- Genital warts
- Perianal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst
Pelvic floor & structure
- Fecal incontinence
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Rectal prolapse
Tumors & growths
- Colon polyps
Vascular & inflammatory
- Mesenteric ischemia
Procedures & services
Abdominal surgery
- Bowel Adhesion Removal
- Appendectomy
Anorectal procedures
- Anal Dilation
Bowel management
- Transanal Irrigation
Cancer surgery
- Complete Rectum and Anus Removal
- Heated Chemotherapy for Abdominal Cancer
- Low Anterior Resection
Diagnostic tests
- Endorectal Ultrasound
- J-Pouch Scope
- Rectal Exam with Scope
Diagnostics
- Defecography
- High-Resolution Anorectal Manometry
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Prostate Ultrasound
Digestive
- Bowel Retraining Program
Endoscopy & minimally invasive
- Colon polyp removal
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Excision & drainage
- Anal Skin Tag Removal
- Anal Wart Removal
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
Fistula procedures
- Seton Drain Placement
General surgery
- Hemorrhoid banding and treatment
Hemorrhoid treatments
- Hemorrhoid Injections
- Laser Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
Infection & Microbiology Tests
Inflammatory bowel surgery
- Bowel-Sparing Surgery for Crohn's
Injections & pain relief
- Anal Sphincter Botox
Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic Colon Surgery
Ostomy & bowel
- Ostomy bag fitting and care
- Ostomy leak troubleshooting
Ostomy surgery
- Colostomy Placement
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Parastomal Hernia Repair
- Stoma Revision
Pelvic therapy
- Pelvic Biofeedback Therapy
Reconstructive surgery
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Rectovaginal Fistula Repair
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Ostomy reversal
Wound care
- Stoma Site Marking Before Surgery
Most searched procedures
- Bowel resection
- Colonoscopy
- Fistula repair
- Hemorrhoid removal
Cancer screening
- Cancer Genetic Testing
Digestive health
- Stool Transplant
Pelvic floor & prolapse
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Sacral neuromodulation
Therapy & rehabilitation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
28 services · 26 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Also at this address 1
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Trained at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
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Class of 2004 at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Yasheka Nicholson's specialty?
Yasheka Nicholson is a colorectal surgeon in Franklinton, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Yasheka Nicholson?
Yasheka Nicholson is listed at 809 Riverside Dr, Franklinton, LA 70438. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Yasheka Nicholson?
The number on file is (985) 795-4208. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Yasheka Nicholson's NPI number?
Yasheka Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1669625604. 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
What is Yasheka Nicholson's education?
Yasheka Nicholson attended Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Yasheka Nicholson been practicing?
Yasheka Nicholson has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Yasheka Nicholson known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Yasheka Nicholson the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Yasheka Nicholson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Yasheka Nicholson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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