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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicholas, Internist in Reading, PA?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Reading, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nicholas is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholas’s office at (484) 628-8640.
What languages does Dr. Nicholas speak?
Dr. Nicholas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nicholas treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Nicholas 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. Nicholas. 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.
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Combined Age-Related Cataract
- Right Eye Cataract Surgery Status
- Secondary Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
- Mixed Type Cataract
- Multiple Cataract Types
- Right Eye Cataract Removal
- Post-Cataract Surgery Right Eye
- Right Eye Lens Replacement
- After-Cataract
- Posterior Capsule Opacification
- PCO
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
- H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
- Z9841: Cataract extraction status, right eye
- H26492: Other secondary cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Dry Eyes
- Tears
- Dry eye syndrome
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Ocular dryness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04123: Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands
Also known as:
- Macular Pucker
- Retinal Disorder
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Cellophane Maculopathy
- Macular Wrinkle
- Retinal Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- H35373: Puckering of macula, bilateral
Also known as:
- Baggy Eyelids
- Chalazion on Right Upper Eyelid
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- Chalazion
- Eyelid Disorder
- Droopy eyelids
- Excess eyelid skin
- Dermatochalasis
- Right Upper Eyelid Cyst
- Meibomian Cyst on Upper Lid
- Blocked Gland Right Upper Eyelid
- MGD
- Blocked eyelid glands
- Eyelid oil gland problem
- Meibomian cyst
- Eyelid cyst
- Stye-like bump
ICD-10 Codes:
- H02831: Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid
- H0011: Chalazion right upper eyelid
- H02881: Meibomian gland dysfunction right upper eyelid
- H0014: Chalazion left upper eyelid
- H0015: Chalazion left lower eyelid
Also known as:
- Borderline Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Early Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Open-angle glaucoma suspect
- Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40013: Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
Also known as:
- Double Vision
- Unspecified Vision Problem
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Diplopia
- Seeing double
- Ghosting vision
- Unspecified visual disturbance
- General vision issue
- Eye problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- H532: Diplopia
- H539: Unspecified visual disturbance
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Keratitis
- Corneal Disorder
- Corneal Inflammation
- Inflamed Cornea
- Eye Surface Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H16143: Punctate keratitis, bilateral
Also known as:
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Tears
- Dry Eyes
- Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
- Ocular Dryness
- Chronic Dry Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H04121: Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland
Which procedures does Dr. Nicholas perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Benjamin Nicholas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nicholas' office.
Does Dr. Nicholas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (484) 628-8640 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholas accept in Reading, PA?
Dr. Nicholas in Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AmeriBen
American Plan Administrators
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Nicholas' office located?
Dr. Benjamin Nicholas' Primary Practice
3855 Penn Ave # 100
Reading, PA 19608
(484) 628-8640
What is Dr. Nicholas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336631381.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nicholas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nicholas
What is Dr. Benjamin Nicholas's specialty?
Dr. Nicholas is a Internist near Reading, PA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Nicholas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Benjamin Nicholas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Benjamin Nicholas accepting new patients in Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Nicholas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Nicholas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (484) 628-8640 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Nicholas?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (484) 628-8640 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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