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Who is Dr. Nicholas, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Nirmala Nicholas, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rochester, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nicholas completed her residency at Highland Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Nicholas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nicholas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nicholas’s office at (585) 760-5466.
Where did Dr. Nicholas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Highland Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Madurai Med Coll- Madurai Univ- Madurai- Tn- India
Is Dr. Nicholas board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Nirmala Nicholas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nicholas speak?
Dr. Nicholas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nicholas typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nicholas typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nicholas performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Nicholas accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (585) 760-5466 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nicholas accept in Rochester, NY?
Dr. Nicholas in Rochester, NY 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 Corporation
Elderplan
Humana
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicaid
Medicare
MVP Health Care
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Nicholas' office located?
Dr. Nirmala Nicholas' Primary Practice
435 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14620
(585) 760-5466
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 1306873120.
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. Nirmala Nicholas's specialty?
Dr. Nicholas is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Rochester, NY.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Nirmala Nicholas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nicholas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Strong Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Nirmala Nicholas accepting new patients in Rochester, NY?
Yes, Dr. Nirmala Nicholas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nirmala Nicholas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (585) 760-5466 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nirmala Nicholas?
Please contact Dr. Nicholas's office at (585) 760-5466 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nirmala Nicholas have?
Dr. Nirmala Nicholas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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