Dr. Nicholas Lacava, MD
Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)
,Allergist & Immunologist
,Family Medicine Specialist
,Internist
West Boylston, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lacava, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in West Boylston, MA?
Dr. Nicholas Lacava, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in West Boylston, MA. He is board certified. Dr. Lacava graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. Dr. Lacava is fluent in English and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lacava’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lacava’s office at (508) 854-1380.
Where did Dr. Lacava go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Hahnemann Univ Hospital, Fellow:Neurology
Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Lacava board certified as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Lacava, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Lacava speak?
Dr. Lacava and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Lacava typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Lacava diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lacava. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Lyme Disease
- Lyme Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne illness
- Lyme disease joint pain
- Infectious arthritis from Lyme
ICD-10 Codes:
- A6920: Lyme disease, unspecified
- A6923: Arthritis due to Lyme disease
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)
- Long-term tiredness
- Persistent fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5382: Chronic fatigue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Systemic Bartonellosis
- Bacterial Infection
- Bartonella Infection
- Generalized Bartonellosis
- Bartonella Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- A440: Systemic bartonellosis
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Lacava typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas Lacava may include:
Please contact Dr. Lacava's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lacava accept my insurance?
Dr. Lacava accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 854-1380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lacava accept in West Boylston, MA?
Dr. Lacava in West Boylston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lacava's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Lacava's Primary Practice
360 W Boylston St Rm 107
West Boylston, MA 01583
(508) 854-1380
What is Dr. Lacava's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lacava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770690141.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lacava?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lacava
What is Dr. Nicholas Lacava's specialty?
Dr. Lacava is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near West Boylston, MA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Lacava affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lacava is affiliated with Cheshire Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nicholas Lacava accepting new patients in West Boylston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Lacava is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Lacava offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lacava's office at (508) 854-1380 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Lacava?
Please contact Dr. Lacava's office at (508) 854-1380 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Lacava have?
Dr. Nicholas Lacava is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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