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Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in general pediatrics. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
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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:
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.
Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. She is certified by the Pediatrics - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group, Central California Alliance for Health: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, SCAN: SCAN Compass (HMO), Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Valley Health Plan - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California, Santa Clara Family Health Plan: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, Health Net - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations: Health Net PPO, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
According to our sources, Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 103 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicole Denise Marsico, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.
Dr. Nicole Marsico specializes in general pediatrics and practices in Santa Cruz, CA. She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her clinical interests include child abuse, newborn care, and asthma. Dr. Marsico can accept Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. She is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine and a graduate of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital's residency program. In addition to English, Dr. Marsico speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. She has an open panel in Santa Cruz, CA according to CommonSpirit Health.
