Summary

Dr. Erik Nielsen treats respiratory failure, breathing problems, and chronic lung disease, and performs pulmonary function testing, therapeutic hypothermia, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. He has practiced pulmonology for 36 years.

Dr. Nielsen earned his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell in 1990. He sees patients in Stamford, Connecticut. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nielsen 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Erik Kristian Nielsen has 2 locations

Erik Kristian Nielsen

1 Hospital PlzStamford, CT 06902
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Erik Kristian Nielsen

29 Hospital Plz Ste 505Stamford, CT 06902
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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36 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Stamford , CTEastchester , NYNew York , NYWhite Plains , NY
Med School: State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine Med School: Shahid Beheshti University - Tehran - Iran Med School: Donald And Barbara Zucker School Of Medicine At Hofstra/Northwell Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Erik Kristian Nielsen

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • HUSKY Health - Medicaid
  • HUSKY Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Erik Kristian Nielsen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Erik Kristian Nielsen has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonologist

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Erik Kristian Nielsen holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell in 1990.

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Weill-Cornell Internal Medicine in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Erik Kristian Nielsen's NPI number is 1669904942.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erik Nielsen accepting new patients?
Erik Nielsen has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Erik Nielsen's office located?
Erik Nielsen's office is located at 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford, CT, 06902.
Does Erik Nielsen accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Erik Nielsen accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Erik Nielsen accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Erik Nielsen has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Erik Nielsen?
You can find contact information for Erik Nielsen here on Vitals.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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