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Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD

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(376 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Tulane University School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: peripheral nerve surgery, brain surgery, cervical laminoplasty, and more.

751 Northeast Blakely Drive Suite 4020
Issaquah, WA 98029

(425) 313-7077

Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD is a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Issaquah Campus and Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

751 Northeast Blakely Drive Suite 4020
Issaquah, WA 98029

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Some issues Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD can help you with:

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

In The News

“According to Peter Nora, M.D., attending neurosurgeon at Swedish Cherry Hill and chief of neurosurgery at Swedish Issaquah, neuroscience is the study of the structure and function of the entire...”—"Looking ahead to the future of neuroscience | Provided by Swedish Neuroscience Institute", Seattle Times, December 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

cranial neurostimulator implantation

In 2023, Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD performed more cranial neurostimulator implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

spinal decompression surgery

In 2012, Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2012 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	20
decompression surgery	45
doctor visit	159
implant surgery	33
nerve procedures	45
neurostimulator lead placement	20
neurostimulator replacement	33
spinal procedures	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2013 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	34
decompression surgery	43
doctor visit	166
implant surgery	45
nerve procedures	43
neurostimulator lead placement	34
neurostimulator replacement	45
spinal procedures	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2014 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
cranial surgery	30
decompression surgery	41
doctor visit	236
implant surgery	53
nerve procedures	41
neurostimulator lead placement	30
neurostimulator replacement	53
spinal procedures	55

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	22
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
cranial surgery	20
decompression surgery	62
doctor visit	304
implant surgery	41
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	62
neurostimulator lead placement	20
neurostimulator replacement	41
spinal procedures	131

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	32
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2015

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	260
implant surgery	40
minimally invasive procedures	28
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	49
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	40
spinal procedures	109

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	21
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2016

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2017 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and neurostimulator replacement.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	159
implant surgery	18
nerve procedures	20
neurostimulator replacement	18
spinal procedures	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2018 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	17
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	152
implant surgery	38
nerve procedures	16
neurostimulator lead placement	17
neurostimulator replacement	38
spinal procedures	16

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2018

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2019 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	126
implant surgery	18
neurostimulator replacement	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2020 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	179
implant surgery	23
nerve procedures	21
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	23
spinal procedures	21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	14
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2021 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	15
cranial surgery	21
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	303
implant surgery	46
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	32
neurostimulator lead placement	21
neurostimulator replacement	46
spinal procedures	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	276
implant surgery	12
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve procedures	29
neurostimulator replacement	12
spinal procedures	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Issaquah, WA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neurostimulator replacement.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
cranial surgery	20
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	210
implant surgery	33
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	35
neurostimulator lead placement	20
neurostimulator replacement	33
spinal procedures	55

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	207
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	10
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at George Washington University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: George Washington University Medical Center (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Swedish Issaquah Campus

Swedish Health Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 376 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter C. Nora, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Issaquah, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-06

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Dr. Peter Nora was great! He explained the situation in my back that is so painful and needing surgery. He showed me and explained to me the MRI and x-rays, and why I have the symptoms I have. He also explained the pathology using the plastic skeleton. He was very thorough explaining the surgery needed, answered all my concerns and questions; asked me if there were any other questions / concerns. I really appreciated the time he took to help me understand my back situation, the options, the surgery, and the healing expectations. I left feeling very comfortable and confident looking forward to the surgery, thanks to Dr. Nora's patience and time spent with me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-03

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Dr. Nora is an excellent surgeon!. He took time pre-op to make sure I understood everything about the procedure, and what I could expect post-op. The surgery went very well and my severe back /leg pain was completely relieved. He and his staff have been very timely in answering all my concerns sent via My Chart, and my 2 post-op visits have reassured me that my recovery is where it should be. Dr. Nora answered all my questions, and explained what I need to do going forward to protect any further back injury. He also told me to call back if I have future questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend him and his staff for anyone needing back surgery.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-01

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This one appointment has been a life changer. Everyone else that I had seen up until this appointment was contradicting the other doctor. Confusing me and causing so much unnecessary stress anxiety & pain causing me to fear that I had a major Medical condition Multiple Sclerosis & giving me this information & DX very prematurely I know now. For 6 month no one was providing any answers to what was happening to me. Until seeing Doctor Nora! This is the only place that I would ever recommend to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-13

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Due to my fears and head injuries iv I had im not sure if I understood things..but I have faith and feel very at ease and comfortable some how..but I do believe in my doctors referral to this surgeon..and the surgeon truly help me to be comfortable about getting me fixed..I so look forward to him fixing me ..I believe his hands are blessed by God. That he will get my pain gone..ur hole team is so amazing..I can not thank u enough in this journey getting me fixed.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-21

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I'm a long time fan of Dr Nora. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable and articulate in layman's terminology and an excellent surgeon in his field. I have now had 2 out of 3 surgeries from him and I always recover very quickly. That's not the case with the other surgery not performed by him. I am still trying to get well from a surgery from almost 3 years ago that he did not perform but am hoping I will get there with continued PT.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-16

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I saw Dr Nora for the first time this day seeking a consultation regarding my ongoing neurological issues. Dr Nora was truly impressive. His demeanor and affability was very, very good. He knew my chart well and asked cogent questions. He was thorough and specific. I can truly say that my appt with him was one of the best in my lifetime. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-23

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Dr. Nora completed a three level cerivical fusion for me a few years back. I am in very good shape now. I saw him this time for a lower three level problem. He explained it completely, how the nerves were working in that area and the positions I could try for relief of pain. This is so helpful in my management of complex spine problems. I appreciate his team and his consultation.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-19

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The facility is the nicest most inviting hospital I have ever been to. Everybody we interacted with from information people, the baristas, and to the staff all seemed to enjoy there jobs and working environment. Everybody was kind, helpful, and genuinely happy to assist us. Thank you Swedish, this facility should the model for the rest of the Swedish medical centers.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-07

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Dr. Nora was wonderful! He was kind, respectful and gave me plenty of time to carefully explain my condition and my options. The only hard part was the long wait for an appointment...but we certainly understand that. All the staff, from the front desk, to the nurse, to the PA, were just great. When the time comes for a surgery, I will most definitely choose Dr. Nora.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-20

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They were polite. They listened. They all seemed well-informed and knew their jobs. The written material did not seem to contradict the information I was told in the office. My wife and daughter were there and they were also treated with respect and included in the information disseminated. The appointments have gone smoothly. I hope the operation does as well.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$12,361 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $5,673	O-ARM-ST $1,631	DIVERGENCE-L $1,257	ACTIVA $1,006	MAST QUADRANT $1,000	Other $1,794
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,128 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $1,601	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $1,118	SENSIGHT $783	O-ARM $291	ACTIVA $93	Other $243
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,833 CALIBER $1,237	RISE-L $279	ELSA ATP $125	Excelsius - GPS $111	CREO Threaded Deform $44	Other $36
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,315 GENERAL DBS $888	VERCISE $428
NUVASIVE, INC.	$1,223 Thoracolumbar $1,223
Other	$2,175 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,039	Navigator $337	BIOTRONIK $212	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $182	PuraPly $117	Other $288

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$12,122
Food and Beverage	$6,350
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,000
Education	$1,000
Consulting Fee	$516
Other	$46

Biography

Dr. Peter Nora specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. On average, patients gave Dr. Nora a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Nora include kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), artificial disc replacement, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion. He is affiliated with Providence and Swedish Issaquah Campus. He usually is in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Nora is accepting new patients at his office in Issaquah, WA. Before performing his residency at George Washington University Medical Center, Dr. Nora attended Tulane University School of Medicine.