Summary

Nicholas Andrew Paivanas, MD, is a board certified cardiologist. His interests include preventive cardiology, treatment resistant hypertension, lipid disorders, coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, congestive heart failure, cardio-oncology, and cardiac imaging including echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology.


His primary focus is educating patients in healthy lifestyle choices for reducing high cholesterol and controlling lipid abnormalities, to help prevent serious heart and vascular disease before it begins. Treating each case as unique, his emphasis is on preventive cardiology, simplifying hypertension therapy, valve disorders and lipid therapy. He strives to implement the best and most effective approach for each patient.


His approach with patients is to ensure that any intervention or medication fits with the lifestyle of each patient. This strategy provides the best specialized care and leads to greater success for patients.

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Office Locations

Nicholas Paivanas has 3 locations

MedStar Health

1630 Main St Ste 208Chester, MD 21619

MedStar Health

4175 N Hanson Ct Ste 100Bowie, MD 20716

MedStar Health

2002 Medical Parkway Suite 500Annapolis, MD 21401

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Georgetown University
  • 90 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas Paivanas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AMERIHEALTH CARITAS DC
  • ANTHEM BCBS of VA (See Notes)
  • Beech Street
  • CAREFIRST
  • CHOICE CARE NETWORK/HUMANA
  • CIGNA HEALTH CARE
  • COVENTRY HEALTH NETWORK
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HEALTH SERVICES for CHILDREN with SPECIAL NEEDS (HSCSN)
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • HUMANA MILITARY (TRICARE EAST)
  • Jai Medical Systems
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • MEDICAID FFS (Local Jurisdiction)
  • MEDICARE PLANS
  • MEDSTAR FAMILY CHOICE/ MEDSTAR SELECT/ MEDSTAR MEDICARE CHOICE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • POLICE AND FIRE CLINIC (PFC, INC.)
  • PRIVATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, INC. (PHCS)
  • UNITED HEALTH CAREMID-ATLANTIC MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. (UHC-MAMSI PLANS)
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE (UHC)COMMERCIAL PLANS
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICAID MCOs
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE PLANS
  • Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network (VA CCN)
  • WellPoint Maryland

Medical Specialties

Nicholas Paivanas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Nicholas Paivanas has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Nicholas Paivanas holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Georgetown University in 2010.

University

Graduated from University of Rochester Medical Center in 2013 and University of Rochester Medical Center in 2011.

NPI Number

Nicholas Paivanas' NPI number is 1962727354.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Nicholas Paivanas speak?
Nicholas Paivanas speaks English.
Does Nicholas Paivanas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Nicholas Paivanas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Nicholas Paivanas affiliated with?
Nicholas Paivanas is affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital.
Where is Nicholas Paivanas's office located?
Nicholas Paivanas's office is located at 1630 Main St Ste 208, Chester, MD, 21619.
Is Nicholas Paivanas accepting new patients?
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