Katherine G Nickerson, MD

Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Overview

Dr. Nickerson's clinical interests are in general rheumatology, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and differential diagnosis. She has a background in both basic immunology and clinical rheumatology.

She is a member of the Academy of Clinical Excellence and the Apgar Academy of Educators.  She has twice been awarded the Charles W. Bohmfalk Award for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching.  She has been listed multiple years as one of New York Magazine’s Best Doctors in New York and as well as a Best Doctor in America.


Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

  • Arthritis
  • Lupus
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Vasculitis

Academic Appointments

  • Professor of Medicine at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Gender

  • Female

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Virtual Visits/Telehealth

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Phone Appointments

New and Existing Patients:
(212) 305-4308

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Location(s)

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Phone:
(212) 305-4308
Fax:
(212) 304-6610
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Insurance Accepted

Cigna

  • EPO
  • Great West (National)
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Emblem/GHI

  • Medicare Managed Care
  • PPO

Emblem/HIP

  • ConnectiCare
  • EPO
  • Essential Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • POS
  • PPO
  • Select Care (Exchange)
  • Vytra

Local 1199

  • Local 1199

MagnaCare (National)

  • MagnaCare

Multiplan

  • Multiplan

Quality Health Management

  • Quality Health Management

RiverSpring

  • Special Needs

UnitedHealthcare

  • Columbia University Employee Plan
  • Compass (Exchange)
  • Empire Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • POS
  • PPO

*Please contact the provider’s office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
  • Internship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY
  • Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, NY

Board Certifications

  • Rheumatology
  • Internal Medicine
America's Top Doctor
NY Top Doctor

Research

For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov