Dr. Evelyn Nieves

Name: Dr. Evelyn Nieves

Specialty: Family Medicine (General Family Medicine)

Qualification/Board Certification: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Affiliation(s): Amicus Medical Center LLC

Location: Coconut Creek, Florida

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1013947472

About the Doctor

Dr. Evelyn Nieves is one of Coconut Creek’s most distinguished and patient-celebrated family medicine physicians, whose career of more than two decades reflects an unwavering commitment to comprehensive, compassionate primary care for patients of all ages. She completed her medical education at Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico, a well-respected institution known for producing clinically excellent, community-oriented physicians, before advancing to her family medicine residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System from 1999 to 2002. This training at one of Florida’s most academically prestigious and clinically diverse health systems gave Dr. Nieves an exceptional foundation in the breadth of conditions and patient populations that define high-quality family medicine practice.

Currently practicing at Amicus Medical Center LLC in Coconut Creek, Dr. Nieves works within a rich multi-specialty group that includes providers across family medicine, internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and ophthalmology — ensuring her patients have seamless access to specialist care within the same practice environment. Her clinical expertise is particularly strong in chronic disease management, with very high treatment volumes in hypertension, high cholesterol, and chronic diabetes compared to Florida state averages, reflecting both the depth of her experience and the significant trust her patient community places in her long-term care. With a perfect patient rating, six patient experience awards, an extensive catalog of published research, and numerous professional honors and recognitions, Dr. Nieves stands among the most accomplished and patient-recommended family medicine physicians in South Florida. She holds an active Florida medical license through 2028, accepts Medicare, and is actively welcoming new patients.

Education & Training

Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University

Residency: Family Medicine — University of Miami/Jackson Health System (1999–2002)

Fellowship/Additional Training: General Family Medicine subspecialty practice with over 21 years of continued clinical development and an extensive record of published research and professional honors

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Nieves provides expert diagnosis and long-term management of a comprehensive range of conditions for patients of all ages, with treatment volumes in several key areas ranking very high compared to Florida state averages:

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Chronic diabetes — Type 1 and Type 2 management
• Dementia evaluation and cognitive decline management
• Obesity and metabolic syndrome
• Asthma and chronic respiratory conditions
• Thyroid disorders — hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
• Cardiovascular risk assessment and heart disease prevention
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and digestive conditions
• Anxiety and depression in primary care settings
• Urinary tract infections and recurrent infections
• Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
• Anemia and common blood disorders
• Skin conditions managed in primary care
• Preventive health and general wellness management for adults and children

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Nieves provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and clinical procedures within her family medicine practice, including:

• Annual wellness examinations and comprehensive physical assessments
• Preventive health screenings — blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and cancer risk
• In-office laboratory testing and diagnostic evaluation
• Adult and childhood immunizations and vaccine administration
• Chronic disease monitoring and medication management
• Electrocardiography (EKG) and basic cardiac evaluation
• Cognitive and dementia assessments
• Mental health and behavioral health screenings
• Minor wound care and skin condition evaluation
• School, sports, and pre-employment physical examinations
• Nutritional and lifestyle counseling for chronic disease management
• Specialist referral coordination within Amicus Medical Center

Services Offered

Dr. Nieves’s practice at Amicus Medical Center LLC in Coconut Creek offers patients a truly outstanding primary care experience that combines clinical excellence with deeply personalized, compassionate attention. Her perfect 5-star rating and six patient experience awards — the highest number achievable — speak volumes about the exceptional quality of care she consistently delivers. Patients benefit from examinations that are rated excellent in thoroughness, question-answering ability, and clarity of instructions, reflecting a practice philosophy centered on empowering patients with the knowledge and confidence to actively manage their own health.

For patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol, Dr. Nieves provides structured, evidence-based long-term management programs that incorporate regular monitoring, personalized medication management, and proactive lifestyle counseling designed to optimize health outcomes and prevent complications. Her expertise in dementia care adds an important dimension to her practice, offering families navigating cognitive decline a knowledgeable and compassionate physician partner. The multi-specialty environment at Amicus Medical Center — which includes geriatric medicine, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and additional family medicine providers — ensures that patients requiring specialist care can access it conveniently within the same trusted practice setting. Dr. Nieves’s extensive publication record further demonstrates her ongoing engagement with the latest developments in family medicine and her commitment to evidence-based care.

Services include:

• Comprehensive adult and pediatric wellness examinations and preventive screenings
• Chronic disease management — hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol, and asthma
• Dementia evaluation, cognitive health monitoring, and family support
• Annual physical examinations and health risk assessments
• Adult and childhood immunization programs
• Mental health and behavioral health screening and management
• Cardiovascular risk reduction and heart disease prevention
• Obesity and weight management counseling
• Thyroid and hormonal disorder evaluation and management
• Minor acute illness and infection diagnosis and treatment
• School, sports, and pre-employment physical examinations
• Specialist referral coordination within the Amicus Medical Center network
• Telehealth services (contact the office directly for availability)
• Online appointment booking for new and existing patients

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Nieves accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicare coverage:

• Aetna – HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Cigna – PPO
• CMS Medicare – Medicare
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• Florida Blue – HMO, PPO
• Humana – Medicare, PPO

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 4828 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek, FL 33063 Phone: (954) 971-2266

Hospital Affiliations

No specific hospital affiliation is listed for Dr. Nieves’s current practice at Amicus Medical Center LLC. She operates from her office location in Coconut Creek, Florida, within a well-established multi-specialty group practice. For questions regarding hospital-related care needs or specialist referrals, patients are encouraged to contact the practice directly at (954) 971-2266 for complete guidance and information.