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Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD

Dermatology* Age 45
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Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD

Dermatology* Age 45
Vista, CA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD is a Dermatologist in Vista, CA.

About

Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD is a Dermatologist in Vista, CA. Dr. Nickerson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Dr. Nickerson has experience treating conditions like Herpes Simplex Infection, Cold Sore and Nail Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nickerson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nickerson is board certified in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Herpes Simplex Infection
Cold Sore
Nail Infection
Herpes Simplex Infection
Cold Sore
Nail Infection
Herpes Simplex Infection
Cold Sore
Nail Infection
Birthmark
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Rash
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Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Cancer
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Alopecia
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Callus
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Carcinoma in Situ of Skin
Contact Dermatitis
Dry Skin
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Granuloma of Skin
Hypertrophic Scar
Impetigo
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Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Keloid Scar
Lipomas
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Melanoma
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nonbullous Impetigo
Psoriasis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Keratosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Vasculitis
Warts
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Mohs Defect Reconstruction Surgery
Shaving of Skin Lesion
Skin Grafts
Wart Freezing
Acne Keloid
Boil
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Cellulitis
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Erythroderma
Folliculitis
Genital Warts
Guttate Psoriasis
Hair Loss
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Jock Itch
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Planus
Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Onychomycosis
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus
Plantar Wart
Shingles
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Skin Discoloration
Tinea Versicolor
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Excision
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Melanoma Screening
Mole Evaluation

Insurance Accepted

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  • Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
    Pathway-CA EPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    Salud y Mas Small / Large Group HMO
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
    LocalPlus

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1934 Via Ctr Ste B, Vista, CA 92081
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 295-2299
  2. 2 Office
    700 Garden View Ct Ste 117, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-1000

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Specialties*
Dermatology
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical University of South Carolina
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nickerson's profile.

Dr. Nickerson frequently treats the following conditions: Herpes Simplex Infection, Cold Sore and Nail Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Yes, Dr. Derek Nickerson, MD holds board certification in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

    4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA