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Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD

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(Dr. Daniel Alan Nikcevich)

(421 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: anal cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, skin cancer, and more.

115 10th Avenue NE Suite a
Deer River, MN 56636

(218) 246-8275

Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD is a medical oncologist in Deer River, MN specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD is affiliated with Essentia Health, Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth) and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

Office Locations

115 10th Avenue NE Suite a
Deer River, MN 56636

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420 E 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55805

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Some issues Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:

Presence of blood in stool or urine
Frequent nosebleeds or large bruises
Unusual bleeding after being vaccinated
Pain, swelling, or tightness in joint

Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.

Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.

Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Though perhaps extreme, one example quickly came to mind for Daniel Nikcevich, MD, PhD, a hematologist/oncologist with Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota.”—"Managing Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma in Rural America", MedPage Today, November 2025

“A news release said the board received April 23 a written proposal in the form of a memorandum of understanding from Daniel Nikcevich, on behalf of Saint Mary's Duluth Clinic doing business as...”—"RLMC, Essentia negotiate integration", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, June 2013

“Essentia Health East Region President and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Nikcevich told us at the meeting that Essentia wants to move forward and build a new hospital.”—"Essentia proposal must be considered", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, October 2012

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Deer River, MN during 2012 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	89
doctor visit	190
lab tests	152

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	127

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	89

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	262

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	61

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	533

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	11
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Deer River, MN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	455
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Deer River, MN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	586
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	159
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	14
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	48

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Deer River, MN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	460
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD treated as a medical oncologist in Deer River, MN were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	89
doctor visit	271
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	63
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	5
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	2
Cancer	42

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Hematology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: Duke University Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine - Hematology

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth)

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 421 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Deer River, MN.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Nikcevich is kind and caring and has great knowledge about my issues. He has a caring team that likes working with him. They have great communication amongst the team. I feel he really is cheering for me and looks carefully at my labs and overall health. I feel confident that I am working with the best and my cancer just might be beat because of thei teams good care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-06

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Dr Nikcevich explained all the options I needed to know with my diagnosis of Breast cancerHe listened to what I had to say and I am very glad he will be my doctor through this medical Treatment process. Thank you)

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-04

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I like Dr. Nikcevich - he is very "to the point" and doesn't waste words on fluff! He is a very professional and knowledgeable doctor. I would definitely refer friends and family to him.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-08

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Our first meet together, and felt very comfortable. Doctor was very inquisitive and showed much care for my concerns. I left feeling very satisfied with our plan going forward.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-07

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I appreciate that Dr. Nikcevich took the time to have a conversation with me about my current situation. I felt listened to and supported.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-13

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Dr Nincovich is the best caring knowledgeable able to explain - overall I am very happy to have him in my cancer journey

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-02

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Good experience questions addressed & with general feeling Doc is doing his best in my care plan.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-12

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Dr. Nikcevich is kind, compassionate, and explains things very well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-03

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Dr.nikcevch and the entire team are the very best of the best

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-13

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Very thorough and professional discussion and exam.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$34 OPDIVO $11	$22

**Types of Payments**
Education	$34

Research Payments

Dr. Daniel A. Nikcevich, MD, PhD has received 7 research payments totaling $97,220.

Biography

Dr. Daniel Nikcevich works as an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. Dr. Nikcevich's education and training includes medical school at Rush Medical College and residency at Duke University Hospital. These areas are among his clinical interests: bladder cancer, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), and rectal cancer. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth). According to Essentia Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Deer River, MN.