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Dr. Thomas Nowatka, MD

Spartanburg, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nowatka, Family Medicine Specialist in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Thomas Nowatka, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Spartanburg, SC. He is board certified. Dr. Nowatka graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed his residency at Spartanburg Reg Hlthcare Sys, Family Medicine. Dr. Nowatka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nowatka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nowatka’s office at (864) 342-4000.

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

    • Residency: Spartanburg Reg Hlthcare Sys, Family Medicine | Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Program

    • Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky | University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Nowatka board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Nowatka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Nowatka speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nowatka treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nowatka 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. Nowatka. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    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:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    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:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does Dr. Nowatka perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nowatka 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. Nowatka. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Nowatka accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nowatka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 342-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nowatka accept in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Nowatka in Spartanburg, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Nowatka's office located?

    Dr. Thomas Nowatka's Primary Practice

    1690 Skylyn Dr Ste 300A

    Spartanburg, SC 29307

    (864) 342-4000

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

    Dr. Nowatka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871564187.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nowatka?

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

    What is Dr. Thomas Nowatka's specialty?

    Dr. Nowatka is a Family Medicine Specialist near Spartanburg, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Nowatka to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Thomas Nowatka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nowatka is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Thomas Nowatka accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas Nowatka is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Thomas Nowatka offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nowatka's office at (864) 342-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Thomas Nowatka?

    Please contact Dr. Nowatka's office at (864) 342-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Thomas Nowatka have?

    Dr. Thomas Nowatka is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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