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Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Map Pin Small Columbia, MD
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD

Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Columbia, MD. Dr. Nikkel, completed a fellowship at Duke Univ - Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Joint Replacement. Dr. Nikkel, completed a residency at University of Rochester - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training.

Dr. Nikkel works at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD with other offices in Odenton, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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.

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Dr. Nikkel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Howard County Hospital
    5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 21044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (302) 733-1041
  2. 2
    Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics at Columbia
    10700 Charter Dr Ste 205, Columbia, MD 21044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 997-2663
  3. 3
    Johns Hopkins Orthopaedics at Odenton
    1106 Annapolis Rd Ste 280, Odenton, MD 21113 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (443) 997-2663

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Howard County General Hospital
  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

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    About Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1023384997
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke Univ - Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Joint Replacement
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Rochester - Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Rochester - Orthopaedic Surgery
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Lucas Nikkel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nikkel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nikkel has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nikkel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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