Overview
Dr Nikhil is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri.
His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1100 Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dr Nikhil
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Nikhil?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Nikhil by calling their office at 573-882-2663. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dr Nikhil a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Nikhil is classified as an Experienced expert for Scoliosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dr Nikhil specialize in?
While Dr. Dr Nikhil is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Dr Nikhil participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dr Nikhil has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Nikhil's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dr Nikhil accept my insurance?
Dr. Dr Nikhil accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 573-882-2663 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Nikhil isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- ScoliosisDr. Nikhil isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Nikhil isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.