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- 420 S 5Th Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
About Dr. Nicholas
Benjamin Nicholas, MD practices internal medicine in West Reading, PA. Benjamin is a 2018 graduate of Hahnemann University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 1,707 services to 1,308 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336631381.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (484) 628-8640
- Email not available
Practice Locations
420 S 5TH AVE
West Reading, PA 19611
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
Blood disorders
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,707 services · 1,308 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
122 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
60 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
234 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
124 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
78 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
77 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
73 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
65 | Too few peers to compare |
| Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion | Treatment | 92060 |
58 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other internists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 19 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in West Reading 4
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2018 at Hahnemann University College of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 1
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholas?
Dr. Nicholas is an internist in West Reading, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nicholas's address?
Dr. Nicholas is listed at 420 S 5Th Ave, West Reading, PA 19611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas?
The number on file is (484) 628-8640. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nicholas?
Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier is 1336631381. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Nicholas train?
Dr. Nicholas attended Hahnemann University College of Medicine, graduating in 2018. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nicholas have?
Dr. Nicholas has 8 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2018, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nicholas performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nicholas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nicholas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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