Summary

Dr. Nicholas Varvarelis is an internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, focusing on kidney health and related conditions. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency training at both Easton Hospital and Lehigh Valley Health Network, followed by a nephrology fellowship at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. With 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Varvarelis is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is fluent in both English and Greek.

Dr. Varvarelis practices at Saint Lukes Hospital Lehighton Campus and sees patients at multiple St. Luke's Nephrology Associates locations throughout Carbon County, including Jim Thorpe, Tamaqua, New Ringgold, and Lehighton, Pennsylvania, as well as at Geisinger St. Luke's Specialty Services in Orwigsburg. His expertise includes treating advanced chronic kidney disease and managing patients who experience weakness or loss of physical function. He performs specialized kidney treatments such as automated peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and standard peritoneal dialysis procedures. Patients rate Dr. Varvarelis 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 20 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Greek
  • UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Nicholas M Varvarelis has 5 locations

St. Luke's Nephrology Associates of Carbon County - Jim Thorpe

1122 North StJim Thorpe, PA 18229
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

St. Luke's Nephrology Associates of Carbon County - Tamaqua

120 Pine StTamaqua, PA 18252
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

St. Luke's Nephrology Associates of Carbon County - Lehighton

770 State RdLehighton, PA 18235
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Geisinger St. Luke's Specialty Services - Nephrology

1165 Centre TpkeOrwigsburg, PA 17961
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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20 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Greek Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Jim Thorpe , PAPhiladelphia , PAElizabethtown , PAMesquite , TX
Med School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Nicholas M Varvarelis

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Nicholas M Varvarelis has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Nicholas M Varvarelis has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrology
  • Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Nicholas M Varvarelis holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in 2009 and St. Lukes Hospital Anderson Campus in 2007.

Medical School

Graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Nicholas M Varvarelis' NPI number is 1164603247.

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