Ken K. Nischal
Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Ken K. Nischal

Pediatrics
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
1
conditions
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Ken K. Nischal, MD, FAAP, FRCOphth, is chief of the Division of Pediatric Opthalmology and Strabismus at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, director of pediatric program development at the UPMC Eye Center, and professor of ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is certified in ophthalmology by the College of Ophthalmologists.

Dr. Nischal is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Astigmatism, and Nearsightedness.

Dr. Nischal is board certified in College Of Ophthalmologists. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nischal is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Kings College Hospitals, University Of London

Residency

Kings College Hospitals, University of London

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Board Certifications

College Of Ophthalmologists

Fellowships

Hospital For Sick Children

Languages Spoken

English
French
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Cigna
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Dean Health
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Magnolia Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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UPMC
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Locations

UPMC Vision Institute
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 3200, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ken K. Nischal

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Is Dr. Ken K. Nischal a top-rated expert for Strabismus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ken K. Nischal is classified as an Advanced expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ken K. Nischal specialize in?

While Dr. Ken K. Nischal is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Astigmatism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Ken K. Nischal accept my insurance?

Dr. Ken K. Nischal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-8940 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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