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Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD

Rheumatology*
3.7 (15)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD

Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University of Ca and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Nickerson, completed a residency at Beth Israel Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nickerson an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Nickerson works at CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Nickerson's Office Locations

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    CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
    161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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    • Aetna
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    • Anthem
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
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    • Connecticare
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.7
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    About Dr. Katherine Nickerson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1417024563
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Columbia P&S
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Beth Israel Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Ca
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

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    Dr. Nickerson works at CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Nickerson’s profile.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Nickerson. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nickerson.

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