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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nicholas, Rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA?
Dr. Peter Nicholas, DO is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Wyomissing, 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 (610) 375-4251.
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 Rheumatologist, 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- History of Other Specified Condition
- Past medical conditions
- Previous health issues
- History of other diagnoses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions
Also known as:
- Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation (Other Site)
- Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendinitis (Other Area)
- Tenosynovitis (Other Area)
- Synovitis (Other Area)
- Tenosynovitis
- Synovitis
- Inflamed Tendons
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6588: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, other site
- M659: Synovitis and tenosynovitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
- M368: Systemic disorders of connective tissue in other diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Intestinal Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Nutrient Malabsorption
- Digestive Malabsorption
- Malabsorption Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9089: Other intestinal malabsorption
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- vertebral low back pain
- spine-related low back pain
- discogenic low back pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain
Which procedures does Dr. Nicholas perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Peter Nicholas may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
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 (610) 375-4251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholas accept in Wyomissing, PA?
Dr. Nicholas in Wyomissing, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital BlueCross
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Geisinger Health Plan
HCH Administration
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nicholas' office located?
Dr. Peter Nicholas' Primary Practice
2760 Century Blvd Ste 3
Wyomissing, PA 19610
(610) 375-4251
Dr. Peter Nicholas' Practice 3
2000 Westinghouse Dr Ste 200
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
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 1740714062.
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. Peter Nicholas's specialty?
Dr. Nicholas is a Rheumatologist near Wyomissing, PA. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Nicholas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Peter Nicholas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Surgical Institute Of Reading 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
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Is Peter Nicholas accepting new patients in Wyomissing, PA?
Yes, Dr. Peter Nicholas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Peter Nicholas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (610) 375-4251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Peter Nicholas?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (610) 375-4251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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