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Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD

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Specializes in: Rheumatology (Arthritis & Autoimmune Diseases)

Temple University School of Medicine (1977)

2760 Century Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610

(610) 375-4251

Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD is a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA specializing in rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD is affiliated with ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER, INC and PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC.

Office Locations

2760 Century Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610

(610) 375-4251

(610) 375-6210

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

By Affordability:

pelvis X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania, Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for pelvis X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD had a list price for blood tests, calcium blood test, calcium test, spine imaging, spine X-ray, and total calcium test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

antinuclear antibody test

C-reactive protein testing

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous infusion

lab tests

metabolic panel

In 2012, Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD had a list price for antinuclear antibody (ANA) test, C-reactive protein testing, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) infusion, lab tests, and metabolic panel that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	667
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	152
blood draw	136
chemotherapy	152
doctor visit	1499
hospital care	41
injections	714
inpatient care	41
lab tests	110
minimally invasive procedures	197
musculoskeletal imaging	199
pain management	47
pelvic imaging	36
preventive care	19
spinal procedures	27
vaccines	19
X-rays	235

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	545
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	116
blood draw	190
chemotherapy	116
doctor visit	1395
hospital care	17
injections	593
inpatient care	17
lab tests	307
minimally invasive procedures	157
musculoskeletal imaging	199
pain management	48
pelvic imaging	45
preventive care	27
spinal procedures	59
vaccines	27
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	38
X-rays	255

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	105
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	520
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	121
blood draw	103
chemotherapy	121
doctor visit	1488
injections	576
lab tests	248
minimally invasive procedures	153
musculoskeletal imaging	236
pain management	56
pelvic imaging	38
preventive care	30
spinal procedures	69
vaccines	30
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	70
X-rays	287

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	108
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	600
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	129
blood draw	32
chemotherapy	129
doctor visit	1567
injections	655
lab tests	287
minimally invasive procedures	150
musculoskeletal imaging	212
pain management	55
pelvic imaging	30
preventive care	36
spinal procedures	50
vaccines	36
X-rays	253

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	848

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	498
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	208
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, lab tests and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	657
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	134
blood draw	66
chemotherapy	134
doctor visit	1689
hospital care	15
injections	680
inpatient care	15
lab tests	583
minimally invasive procedures	176
musculoskeletal imaging	246
pain management	23
pelvic imaging	38
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	312

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	114
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2017 were lab tests, injections, aspiration and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	617
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	119
blood draw	118
chemotherapy	119
doctor visit	1628
injections	633
lab tests	893
minimally invasive procedures	160
musculoskeletal imaging	231
pelvic imaging	25
preventive care	13
spinal procedures	14
vaccines	13
X-rays	270

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	90
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2018 were lab tests, aspiration, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	486
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	152
blood draw	167
chemotherapy	152
doctor visit	1687
hospital care	11
injections	486
inpatient care	11
lab tests	734
minimally invasive procedures	152
musculoskeletal imaging	204
pelvic imaging	34
preventive care	14
spinal procedures	28
vaccines	14
X-rays	266

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	463

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	221
85 and over	87
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	491
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	217
blood draw	131
chemotherapy	217
doctor visit	1628
injections	491
lab tests	362
minimally invasive procedures	235
musculoskeletal imaging	177
pelvic imaging	34
spinal procedures	18
X-rays	229

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	93
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, chemotherapy and biological response modifier (BRM) therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	400
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	270
blood draw	108
chemotherapy	270
doctor visit	1327
injections	400
lab tests	143
minimally invasive procedures	270
musculoskeletal imaging	170
pelvic imaging	31
preventive care	12
spinal procedures	14
vaccines	12
X-rays	215

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	73
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	38
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, lab tests and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	449
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	268
blood draw	104
chemotherapy	268
doctor visit	1428
injections	449
lab tests	322
minimally invasive procedures	268
musculoskeletal imaging	202
pelvic imaging	29
preventive care	14
spinal procedures	21
vaccines	14
X-rays	252

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	643
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	86
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	43
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, lab tests and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	455
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	232
blood draw	119
chemotherapy	232
doctor visit	1333
injections	455
lab tests	376
minimally invasive procedures	247
musculoskeletal imaging	170
pelvic imaging	27
X-rays	197

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	618
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	81
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	49
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	3
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated as a rheumatologist in Wyomissing, PA were injections, aspiration, lab tests and X-rays.

aspiration	535
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	173
blood draw	115
chemotherapy	173
doctor visit	1515
hospital care	21
injections	557
inpatient care	21
lab tests	396
minimally invasive procedures	196
musculoskeletal imaging	204
pain management	45
pelvic imaging	33
preventive care	20
spinal procedures	35
vaccines	20
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	54
X-rays	251

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	602
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	215
85 and over	95
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	282

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	32
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 1977. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (1977)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ARTHRITIS AND OSTEOPOROSIS CENTER, INC

PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND HEALTH SERVICES INC

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Biography

Dr. Peter Nicholas is a Wyomissing, PA physician who specializes in rheumatology (arthritis & autoimmune diseases). He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter D. Nicholas JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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