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Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Andrew Nickels, M.D.)
Specializes in: Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, General Pediatrics and Adult Allergy & Immunology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2009)
Professional interests include: seasonal allergies, hives (uritcaria), immunodeficiency, and more.
3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Specialty Center St. Louis Park 3800 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416

Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology, general pediatrics and adult allergy & immunology. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic - St. Louis Park and Park Nicollet Clinic.

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Office Locations

1415 Saint Francis Avenue Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Shakopee 1415 Building
Shakopee, MN 55379
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3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Specialty Center St. Louis Park 3800 Building
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
(952) 993-3090
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3850 Park Nicollet Boulevard
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
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Some issues Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

  • Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
  • Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
  • Viral infections
  • Physical activity, especially outdoors
  • Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

In The News 

“Dr. Andrew Nickels is an allergy and immunologist, and Dr. Jonathon Shelver is a pulmonologist.”—"Prognosis positive for Hutchinson Health", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, May 2018
“But Dr. Andrew Nickels, an allergy and immunology specialist with Park Nicollet, said the number of patients reporting severe symptoms has surged.”—"Heat, dry air trigger unusual spring streak of air quality alerts", Star Tribune, May 2018
“Scientists currently believe lone star ticks pick up alpha-gal after biting a deer, says Dr. Andrew Nickels, an assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics at Vanderbilt.”—"Lone Star Tick Bite Linked to Rising Number of Meat Allergies", NBC News, April 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

blood draw
exhaled nitric oxide test
phlebotomy for lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD performed more blood draw, exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test, and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 25%

By Volume:

percutaneous procedures

By Affordability:

allergy skin testing
allergy testing
skin testing

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD performed more percutaneous procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for allergy skin testing, allergy testing, and skin testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 13
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 34
Female 74
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and depression.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 37
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2016 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 414
blood draw 43
CT scan 14
doctor visit 110
immunotherapy 27
injections 27
minimally invasive procedures 414
skin testing 414
thoracic (chest) imaging 13
X-rays 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 99
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and diabetes.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 32
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2017 were immunotherapy, injections, CT scan and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 20
CT scan 25
doctor visit 49
immunotherapy 121
injections 121
thoracic (chest) imaging 22
X-rays 22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, asthma, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 44
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2018 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 281
blood draw 23
doctor visit 62
minimally invasive procedures 281
pulmonary testing 16
skin testing 281

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 33
Female 43
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 64
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 36
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, asthma, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2019 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 805
blood draw 44
doctor visit 185
immunotherapy 63
injections 63
lab tests 12
minimally invasive procedures 674
pulmonary testing 40
skin testing 805

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, depression, asthma and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2020 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 552
blood draw 29
doctor visit 120
immunotherapy 73
injections 73
minimally invasive procedures 552
pulmonary testing 23
skin testing 552

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 78
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and depression.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 41
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2021 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 661
blood draw 20
doctor visit 118
minimally invasive procedures 661
pulmonary testing 37
skin testing 661

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 62
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 119
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, asthma, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 42
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2022 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 589
blood draw 29
doctor visit 133
minimally invasive procedures 498
pulmonary testing 58
skin testing 589

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 75
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 119
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and depression.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 51
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN during 2023 were skin testing, minimally invasive procedures, allergy testing and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing 436
blood draw 28
doctor visit 117
minimally invasive procedures 436
pulmonary testing 45
skin testing 436

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 106
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 11
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, asthma and depression.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 44
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated as a pediatric allergist and immunologist in Shakopee, MN were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

allergy testing 534
blood draw 29
CT scan 19
doctor visit 96
immunotherapy 71
injections 71
lab tests 12
minimally invasive procedures 502
pulmonary testing 36
skin testing 534
thoracic (chest) imaging 17
X-rays 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 64
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 86
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 18
85 and over 1
Less than 65 9
65 to 74 56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma and depression.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 32
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Cancer 6
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Chicago Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Allergy & Immunology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Allergy & Immunology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic - St. Louis Park
Park Nicollet Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 132 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Shakopee, MN. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Andrew S. Nickels, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Adamis Pharmaceuticals Corporation $1,727 SYMJEPI
$1,727
Genentech, Inc. $1,100
$1,100
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $83
$83
Genentech USA, Inc. $15
$15
Boston Scientific Corporation $13 GENERAL - STANDARD THERAPEUTICS
$13
Types of Payments
Honoraria $1,600
Travel and Lodging $1,100
Food and Beverage $238

Biography

Dr. Andrew Nickels practices pediatric allergy & immunology and general pediatrics. His areas of expertise include the following: immunodeficiency, seasonal allergies, and asthma. Dr. Nickels has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and a graduate of the University of Chicago Medical Center's residency program. Dr. Nickels is professionally affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic. HealthPartners reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Shakopee, MN.

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