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Dr. Alka Nischal, MD

Geriatric Medicine
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Mineola, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alka Nischal, MD

Dr. Alka Nischal, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Mineola, NY. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Geriatric Medicine. They graduated from NEW YORK MED COLL and is affiliated with Harlem Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Nischal an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nischal works at Practice in Mineola, NY with other offices in Guntersville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nischal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Winthrop Geriatric Medicine Associates
    222 Station Plz N Ste 518, Mineola, NY 11501 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 663-2052
  2. 2
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    101 Judy Smith Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 582-4033

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  • Harlem Hospital Center

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    About Dr. Alka Nischal, MD

    Specialties
    • Geriatric Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1497083026
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK MED COLL
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Alka Nischal, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nischal is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nischal has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Nischal has seen patients for Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nischal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Nischal. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nischal.

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