Dr. Richard K Niccum MD
Emergency Physician
822 S 500 W Portland IN, 47371About
Dr. Richard Niccum practices Emergency Medicine in Portland, IN. Dr. Niccum assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Niccum examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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