BRUCE D. NICHOLSON M.D. – NPI #1669460481
Anesthesiology

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Anesthesiology

BRUCE NICHOLSON is an anesthesiologist located in ALLENTOWN, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669460481 to BRUCE NICHOLSON on October 06, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207LP2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Anesthesiology, specializing in Pain Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Dec 28, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRUCE NICHOLSON below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE D. NICHOLSON

NPI Number
1669460481
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE D. NICHOLSON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1259 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 317
ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Phone: (610) 402-1757 Fax: (610) 402-9089
1 Other location(s):
1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Suite #307
Allentown, PA 18103-6218
Phone: (610) 402-1757
Fax: (610) 402-9089
Mailing address
PO BOX 783311
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19178-3311
Phone: (484) 884-4500 Fax: (484) 884-0699
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE NICHOLSON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERAETNAPA815211
OTHERAMERIHEALTH MERCYPA20008174
OTHERCAP BLUE CROSSPA01216902
OTHERCIGNAPA0432922-002
OTHERGATEWAYPA07721766
OTHERHIGHMARKPA1284294
OTHERINDEP. BLUE CROSSPA0559065000
OTHERKEYSTONE MERCYPA30000048
OTHERKHP CENTRALPA0721766
OTHEROXFORDPAP2616744
OTHERTHREE RIVERSPA1234452
MEDICAIDPA0012842940
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207LP2900X
- Anesthesiology / Pain Medicine (Primary)		 PA MD046894L

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL - Graduated 1983
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRUCE NICHOLSON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
      801 OSTRUM STREET
      BETHLEHEM, PA 18015
  • INPATIENT REHABILITATION FACILITY
    • GOOD SHEPHERD REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, THE
      850 SOUTH FIFTH STREET
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103

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