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Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD

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(Nikhil Teppara, MD)

(133 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatrics (Obesity Treatment), Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), medication, weight loss, and more.

2915 Lyndhurst Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

(336) 564-4873

Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD is a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in bariatrics (obesity treatment), bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC and Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Winston-Salem.

Office Locations

2915 Lyndhurst Avenue
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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1710 Kernersville Medical Boulevard Suite 202B
Kernersville, NC 27284

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1226 Eastchester Drive Suite 200
High Point, NC 27265

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Some issues Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	14
doctor visit	225
hospital care	44
inpatient care	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	14
blood draw	26
breast procedures	13
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	235
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	67
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	67
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	44
minor procedures	13
open surgery	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	23
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	16
blood draw	19
doctor visit	89
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
blood draw	17
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	30
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	13
doctor visit	128
gastrointestinal procedures	24
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	24
weight management	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
doctor visit	123
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	13
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2019 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	21
doctor visit	157
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	15
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	28
doctor visit	164
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2021 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	23
doctor visit	109
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC during 2022 were catheterization, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	76
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated as a bariatrician in Winston-Salem, NC were inpatient care, hospital care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	13
blood draw	20
breast procedures	13
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	139
excision	13
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	35
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	35
lab tests	13
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	13
open surgery	13
weight management	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	127
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	16
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Atlanta Medical Center. He is certified by the Board certifications: Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Atlanta Medical Center (2011)

Board Certification: Board certifications: Surgery (General Surgery)

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Novant Health Salem Surgical Associates - Winston-Salem

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 133 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Winston-Salem, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$122,812 Da Vinci Surgical System $122,312	DA VINCI SP $500
Covidien LP	$2,436 Parietene $1,065	Spacemaker $400	Sonicision $275	Endo GIA $195	PDB $115	Other $387
Stryker Corporation	$1,735 COMMUNICATIONS $1,702	VISUALIZATION $34
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,602 PlasmaBlade $1,602
Davol Inc.	$1,277 PHASIX $978	DAV-Phasix $148	Capsure $50	SURGICAL $32	DAV-BARD Sepramesh $23	Other $45
Other	$4,514 Rib Fix Blu $528	Endo Stapling $458	TITAN SGS STANDARD GASTRIC STAPLER $327	Product Portfolio $276	Exparel $215	Other $2,710

**Types of Payments**
Education	$79,212
Travel and Lodging	$20,871
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$19,500
Food and Beverage	$14,779
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Nikhil Teppara is a specialist in general surgery and bariatric surgery in High Point, NC, Winston Salem, NC, and Kernersville, NC. Patient ratings for Dr. Teppara average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Teppara's clinical interests include obesity, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and medication. He is affiliated with Novant Health. According to Yext, Dr. Teppara is currently accepting new patients at his office in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Atlanta Medical Center.

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nikhil Teppara, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Biography

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