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Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems
2050 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40504

Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD is a physiatrist in Lexington, KY specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD is affiliated with University of Kentucky HealthCare.

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Office Locations

2050 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40504
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740 S Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536
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Some issues Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2024

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care
inpatient care
inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 158
doctor visit 85
hospital care 490
inpatient care 490

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 102
hospital care 391
inpatient care 391

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 136
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 282
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 26
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 31
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 41
Dementia 18
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 80
hospital care 406
inpatient care 406

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 170
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 311
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 121
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 32
Less than 65 118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 47
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 112
hospital care 497
inpatient care 497

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 324
Female 374
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 628
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 136
85 and over 56
Less than 65 262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 32
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 52
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 26
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 44
Dementia 21
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 97
hospital care 166
inpatient care 166

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 140
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 55
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 36
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 35
Dementia 16
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 97
hospital care 332
inpatient care 332

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 113
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 230
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 24
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 54
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 40
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 91
hospital care 302
inpatient care 302

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 130
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 233
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 24
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 29
Ischemic Heart Disease 60
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 49
Dementia 27
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 60
hospital care 244
inpatient care 244

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 23
Less than 65 59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 40
Dementia 20
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 260
inpatient care 260

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 102
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 168
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 72
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 17
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 49
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 47
Dementia 26
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 32
hospital care 145
inpatient care 145

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 73
Female 88
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 147
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 14
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 41
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 31
hospital care 167
inpatient care 167

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 100
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 143
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 17
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 26
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 46
Dementia 14
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 25
hospital care 168
inpatient care 168

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 90
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 154
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 18
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 25
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 42
Dementia 15
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 52
hospital care 149
inpatient care 149

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 97
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 51
85 and over 16
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 47
Dementia 13
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated as a physiatrist in Lexington, KY were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures 42
doctor visit 90
hospital care 285
inpatient care 285

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 128
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 212
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 52
85 and over 20
Less than 65 72
65 to 74 88

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Dementia 17
Cancer 10

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and has a state license in Kentucky.

Residency: University of Kentucky Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine

Licensed In: Kentucky

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Baird Nickerson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lexington, KY. 

4.9
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie Inc. $275 BOTOX
$275
Pfizer Inc. $93 EMBEDA
$82 		LYRICA
$11
Allergan, Inc. $78 BOTOX
$78
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC $72 LYVISPAH
$72
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc $58 DYSPORT
$58
Other $52 Nuedexta
$39 		RESTASIS
$13
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $627

Biography

Dr. Robert Nickerson specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and practices in Lexington, KY. He completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky. He has indicated that his clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems. Patient ratings for Dr. Nickerson average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Nickerson is professionally affiliated with the University of Kentucky HealthCare.

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