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Dr. Nicki Vithalani, MD
Lewistown, PA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vithalani, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Lewistown, PA?
Dr. Nicki Vithalani, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lewistown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Vithalani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vithalani’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vithalani’s office at (717) 242-7297.
What languages does Dr. Vithalani speak?
Dr. Vithalani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vithalani treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vithalani 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. Vithalani. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Constipation
- Constipation
- Drug Reactions
- Medication-Caused Constipation
- Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Constipation from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5903: Drug induced constipation
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor
- Brain Cancer
- Cerebral Tumor
- Intracranial Tumor
- Malignant Brain Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Vithalani perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicki Vithalani may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vithalani's office.
Does Dr. Vithalani accept my insurance?
Dr. Vithalani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 242-7297 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vithalani accept in Lewistown, PA?
Dr. Vithalani in Lewistown, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Vithalani's office located?
Dr. Nicki Vithalani's Primary Practice
400 Highland Ave
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-7297
What is Dr. Vithalani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vithalani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154717619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vithalani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vithalani
What is Dr. Nicki Vithalani's specialty?
Dr. Vithalani is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Lewistown, PA. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Vithalani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nicki Vithalani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vithalani is affiliated with Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital 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 Nicki Vithalani accepting new patients in Lewistown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Nicki Vithalani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicki Vithalani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vithalani's office at (717) 242-7297 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicki Vithalani?
Please contact Dr. Vithalani's office at (717) 242-7297 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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