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Dr. Nicole Aqui, MD

Dr. Nicole Aqui, MD

Clinical Pathologist, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist

Philadelphia, PA

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aqui, Clinical Pathologist in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Nicole Aqui, MD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. She has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Aqui graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks), American Society for Hematology, International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer, International Society of Cellular Therapy, and American Society for Apheresis. Dr. Aqui is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aqui’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aqui’s office at (215) 829-3000.

    Where did Dr. Aqui go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    • Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Aqui board certified as a Clinical Pathologist?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Aqui, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pathology , American Board of Pathology since 2004

    What languages does Dr. Aqui speak?

    Dr. Aqui and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Aqui typically treat?

    As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Aqui 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. Aqui. 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:

    • Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle cell anemia without crisis
    • Chronic sickle cell disease
    • Stable sickle cell
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
    • Hb SC Disease
    • Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
    • D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
    • Unspecified Abnormal Immune System Marker
    • Unusual immune findings
    • Abnormal immunology results
    • Abnormal serum immunology
    • Abnormal immune test
    • Unexplained immune finding
    • Unspecified immunological finding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
    • R769: Abnormal immunological finding in serum, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Active multiple myeloma
    • Untreated multiple myeloma
    • Plasma cell myeloma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

    Also known as:

    • Beta Thalassemia
    • Thalassemia
    • Beta thalassemia
    • Beta-thalassemia major
    • Cooley's anemia
    • Thalassemia intermedia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D561: Beta thalassemia

    What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Aqui typically perform?

    As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Aqui 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. Aqui. 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:

    • Red Blood Cell Apheresis
    • Therapeutic Red Blood Cell Exchange
    • Red Blood Cell Removal Procedure
    • Erythrocytapheresis

    CPT Codes:

    • 36512: Therapeutic apheresis; for red blood cells

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis)
    • Therapeutic Plasmapheresis
    • Plasma Pheresis
    • Blood Plasma Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36514: Therapeutic apheresis; for plasma pheresis

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Apheresis with Immunoadsorption
    • Selective Plasma Filtration
    • Extracorporeal Immunoadsorption
    • Blood Purification Therapy
    • Apheresis Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 36516: Therapeutic apheresis; with extracorporeal immunoadsorption, selective adsorption or selective filtration and plasma reinfusion

    Also known as:

    • Collecting Patient's Own Blood Stem Cells for Transplant
    • Autologous Stem Cell Harvest
    • Blood Stem Cell Collection
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Apheresis

    CPT Codes:

    • 38206: Blood-derived hematopoietic progenitor cell harvesting for transplantation, per collection; autologous

    Also known as:

    • Stem Cell Freezing and Storage
    • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
    • Blood Stem Cell Storage
    • Bone Marrow Stem Cell Banking

    CPT Codes:

    • 38207: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage

    Also known as:

    • CAR T-Cell Therapy: T-Cell Harvesting
    • T-cell collection for CAR T-therapy
    • Apheresis for CAR T-cells
    • CAR T-cell manufacturing preparation
    • Lymphocyte harvesting

    CPT Codes:

    • 38225: Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (Car-T) Therapy; Harvesting Of Blood-Derived T Lymphocytes For Development Of Genetically Modified Autologous Car-T Cells, Per Day

    Does Dr. Aqui accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aqui accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 829-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aqui accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Aqui in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Aqui's office located?

    Dr. Nicole Aqui's Primary Practice

    800 Spruce St

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 829-3000

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    • Member of AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks)

    • Member of American Society for Hematology

    • Member of International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer

    • Member of International Society of Cellular Therapy

    • Member of American Society for Apheresis

    What is Dr. Aqui's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Aqui's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134157621.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aqui?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aqui

    What is Dr. Nicole Aqui's specialty?

    Dr. Aqui is a Clinical Pathologist near Philadelphia, PA.

    What does a Clinical Pathologist do?

    A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases.

    Is Dr. Nicole Aqui affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aqui is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania 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

    When to see a Clinical Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Nicole Aqui accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Nicole Aqui is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicole Aqui offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aqui's office at (215) 829-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicole Aqui?

    Please contact Dr. Aqui's office at (215) 829-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Aqui's office located?

    Dr. Aqui's office is located in Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nicole Aqui have?

    Dr. Nicole Aqui is certified by the American Board of Pathology.