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- 2760 Century Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610
About Dr. Nicholas
Peter D. Nicholas, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Wyomissing, PA specializing in rheumatology. Peter trained at Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. Peter is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Peter provided 40,919 services to 1,685 patients. The services billed most often include injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg, injection, denosumab, 1 mg, and injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered). This provider record is associated with NPI 1730185505.
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
- (610) 375-4251
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2760 CENTURY BLVD
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Rheumatology 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
Autoimmune
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Behçet's Disease
- Dermatomyositis
- Dry Eyes and Mouth
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
- IgA Vasculitis
- IgG4-Related Disease
- Inflammatory myopathy
- Lupus Butterfly Rash
- Positive ANA Blood Test
- Relapsing Polychondritis
Bone
Bone Health
Connective Tissue
- Hypermobility Syndrome
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Scleroderma skin disease
- Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease
Genetic & Connective Tissue
Inflammatory
Joints
- Baker's Cyst
- Chronic Joint Pain
- Enteropathic Arthritis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Morning Joint Stiffness
- Palindromic Rheumatism
- Pseudogout
- Reactive Arthritis
- Swollen Fingers or Toes
- Swollen Joints
Nerve & Tendon
Skin & Soft Tissue
Skin & Vascular
Soft Tissue
Spine & Back
Vascular
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultation
Consultations
Diagnostics & Injections
- Baker's Cyst Aspiration
- Bursa injection
- Carpal tunnel steroid injection
- Joint injection or aspiration
- Knee Joint Injection
- Nailfold Capillaroscopy
- Sacroiliac joint injection
- Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Tendon Sheath Injection
Education & Support
Imaging
Injections
- Ankle Joint Injection
- Finger Joint Injections
- Shoulder Cortisone Injection
- Ultrasound-guided hip injection
- Wrist Cortisone Injection
Lab & Diagnostics
- ANCA Blood Test
- Anti-CCP Antibody Test
- HLA-B27 Genetic Test
- Inflammation Blood Tests
- Joint Fluid Analysis
- Lupus Skin Biopsy
- Myositis Antibody Panel
- Rheumatoid Factor Blood Test
Lab Work
Medication Management
- Biologic medication management
- DMARD Medication Management
- Gout Flare Treatment Plan
- Immunosuppressant Drug Monitoring
- Prolia Injection for Osteoporosis
- Reclast Infusion for Osteoporosis
- Steroid Taper Management
Pain Relief
Regenerative Medicine
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
40,919 services · 1,685 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
220 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
53 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
52 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
35 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
54 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of hand, 2 views | Imaging | 73120 |
29 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
25 | As often as other peers in Rheumatology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Rheumatology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
362 | More often than most peers in Rheumatology |
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 rheumatologists at this location 4
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other rheumatologists in Wyomissing 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1977 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Peter D. Nicholas?
Peter D. Nicholas is a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Rheumatology”.
NPI registry
What is Peter D. Nicholas's address?
Peter D. Nicholas is listed at 2760 Century Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Peter D. Nicholas?
The number on file is (610) 375-4251. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Peter D. Nicholas?
Peter D. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier is 1730185505. 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 Peter D. Nicholas train?
Peter D. Nicholas attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 1977. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Peter D. Nicholas have?
Peter D. Nicholas has 49 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1977, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Peter D. Nicholas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Peter D. Nicholas performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Peter D. Nicholas's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Peter D. Nicholas. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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