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Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD

(29 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Professional interests include: electromyography (EMG), musculoskeletal problems, sports health

839 W. Roosevelt Road Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60608

(312) 355-4404

Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.

Office Locations

839 W. Roosevelt Road Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60608

(312) 355-4404

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	276
doctor visit	177

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2013 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	167

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2013

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2014 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	108

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2014

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2016 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	167

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	99

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL during 2018 were diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	109

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	61

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2020

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2021

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Chicago, IL were diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Female	42
Male	29

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	36
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. He is certified by the Board Certification: Sports Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine

Residency: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

Board Certification: Board Certification: Sports Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.34 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Terry L. Nicola, MS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Tenex Health Inc.	$62 $62
BIOVENTUS LLC	$18 Diagnostic Ultrasound $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$80

Biography

Dr. Terry Nicola works as a sports medicine. He is especially interested in sports health, musculoskeletal problems, and electromyography (EMG). On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Nicola's education and training includes medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and residency at Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. He is conversant in Italian. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System.