Experienced in Shingles

Dr. Ruba Nicola

Family Medicine
UPMC
Irwin Family Care
905 Spruce Street, Suite 201, 
Irwin, PA 
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Experienced in Shingles
UPMC
Irwin Family Care
905 Spruce Street, Suite 201, 
Irwin, PA 
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Overview

Ruba Nicola, MD, specializes in family medicine and is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She practices at Irwin Family Care and is affiliated with UPMC East and UPMC McKeesport. Dr. Nicola completed her residency at Northside Medical Center - Valley Care Health System and medical education at American University of Antigua.

Dr. Nicola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Shingles. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Bronchitis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Shingles.

Specialties
Family Medicine
Licenses
Family Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital
Upmc East
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Buckeye Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Meridian Choice
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
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Wellcare
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Locations

Irwin Family Care
905 Spruce Street, Suite 201, Irwin, PA 15642
Call: 724-978-9358
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