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Dr. Nicholas Joseph Placentra, DO

Family Medicine, Other Specialty
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Wautaga Medical 935 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Placentra graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985. He works in Boone, NC and 3 other locations and specializes in Family Medicine and Other Specialty. Dr. Placentra is affiliated with Watauga Medical Center Inc.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Wautaga Medical
935 State Farm Rd, Boone, NC 28607
Mon:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Family Medicine
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Thyroid Cancer
Mitral Valvular Disease
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Psoriasis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diverticulosis
Raynaud's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Labyrinthitis
Sciatica
Cataract
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Otitis Media
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Gout
Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Genital HPV
Chickenpox
Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Bulimia Nervosa
Inguinal Hernia
Burns
Rotator cuff syndrome
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Skin Cancer
Anemia
Allergic Rhinitis
Athlete's Foot
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Restless Leg Syndrome
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Hyperthyroidism
Angina Pectoris
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Non-Toxic Goiter
Thyroiditis
Herpes Genitalis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Diverticulitis
Candidiasis
Dehydration
Chronic Pancreatitis
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Lyme Disease
Dementia
Ischemic Stroke
Epilepsy
Hair Loss
Aortic Valvular Disease
Esophagitis
Bell's Palsy
Hemorrhoids
Hearing Loss
Prostatitis
Keratitis
Eating Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Cirrhosis
Emphysema
Infectious Liver Disease
Infectious Mononucleosis
Bronchial Asthma
Abdominal Hernia
Deviated Nasal Septum
Constipation
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Depressive Disorders
Tinea Unguium
Atherosclerosis
Hemorrhagic stroke
Acute Pharyngitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Rosacea
Plantar Warts
Benign Thyroid Diseases
Cardiomyopathy
Acute Sinusitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Osteomyelitis
Bacterial Pneumonia
Male Infertility
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Schizophrenia
Plantar Fasciitis
Alcohol Dependence
Osteoporosis
Skin Rash
Obesity
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Heart Failure
Hypertension (HTN)
Hypothyroidism
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Parkinson's Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Bipolar Disorder
Calculus of the Urinary System
Chronic Sinusitis
Contact Dermatitis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Acute Bronchitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Melanoma
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Acute Renal Failure
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Spinal Stenosis
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Macular Degeneration
Breast Disorders
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Herpes Zoster
Ovarian Dysfunction
Urinary Incontinence
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Chronic Renal Disease
Osteoarthritis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Herpes Simplex

Procedures Performed

Venipuncture
Echocardiogram
Blood transfusion
Inner Ear Tests
Venipuncture
Cardiac Stress Test
Nutrition Therapy
Blood transfusion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Security Life
Humana
Medicare
Medicaid
Friday Health Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Tricare
Aetna
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
AmeriHealth
Meritain Health

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 20
Orthopedics 43
Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 39
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 48
Diabetes & Endocrinology 22
Children's Hospital 8
Urology 37
Psychiatry 40
Geriatrics 41
Rehabilitation 22
Obsterics & Gynecology 8
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36