Nicole Pristera, MD
Accepting New Patients
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The most rewarding part of my job is the opportunity to connect with patients and their loved ones.
– Nicole Pristera, MD

Nicole Pristera, MD

Cardiologist, Interventional Cardiologist

Duke Health Provider question
Accepting New Patients
Call for an Appointment
919-862-5100
Duke Cardiology of Raleigh
919-206-8000
Duke Cardiology of Cary
Where I See Patients
Duke Cardiology of Cary - Cary, NC
Duke Cardiology of Raleigh - Raleigh, NC
Duke Raleigh Hospital - Raleigh, NC
Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC
Board Certified
American Board of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology
The most rewarding part of my job is the opportunity to connect with patients and their loved ones.
– Nicole Pristera, MD

About Me

I am an interventional cardiologist with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease. In addition to seeing patients in the office, I perform procedures including heart catheterization and stent placement at Duke Raleigh Hospital and Duke University Hospital. One of the special things about practicing at Duke is that there are experts across all disciplines of cardiology, allowing for a truly collaborative approach to patient care. The most rewarding part of my job is the opportunity to connect with patients and their loved ones. I really enjoy getting to know my patients, learning about what is important to them, and striving to improve their overall health and quality of life. Outside of work, I love to hike, travel, and spend time with friends and family.

Current Appointments and Affiliations
Languages I Speak
English

Call for an Appointment

919-862-5100
Duke Cardiology of Raleigh
919-206-8000
Duke Cardiology of Cary

Ratings and Reviews

The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score. Patients who see some types of providers receive a different version of the patient satisfaction survey. Those results are not available on DukeHealth.org.

Overall Provider Rating
4.97 out of 5
78 ratings, 0 reviews

Training and Education

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Med, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology
Fellowship
Interventional Cardiology, University of Washington, 2022-2023
Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Ohio), 2019 - 2022
Residency
Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 2016-2019
Education
MD, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Ohio), 2016

Clinical Focus and Research

My Research Interests

I have a special interest in women’s cardiovascular health, particularly the unique risk factors and manifestations of certain types of heart disease in women.

Publications
View my publications on PubMed

Insurance Accepted

Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.

    • Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
    • Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
    • Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
    • Aetna Managed Choice POS
    • Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
    • Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
    • Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
    • Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
    • Aetna Open Choice PPO
    • Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
    • Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    • Aetna Select HMO
    • Aetna Traditional Choice
    • Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
    • Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
    • Aetna/CVS Health
    • Ambetter of North Carolina
    • Blue Advantage
    • Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
    • Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
    • Blue Select
    • NC State Employees Health Plan
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

    • Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
    • Cigna Choice Plus
    • Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access Plus
    • *Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.

    • Duke Basic
    • Duke Select
    • Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
  • Gateway Health Alliance
  • Healthgram
    • Humana Choice (PPO)
    • Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
    • Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
    • Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
    • Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
  • MedCost
    • First Medicare Direct
    • Medicare Part A
    • Medicare Part B
    • AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
    • Carolina Complete Health
    • Healthy Blue
    • NC Medicaid Direct
    • WellCare of North Carolina
    • TRICARE Prime
    • TRICARE Prime Remote
    • TRICARE Select
    • AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
    • AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
    • AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
    • All Savers Alternate Funding
    • All Savers Fully Insured
    • United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)
    • United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
    • United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
    • United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
    • United Healthcare Option PPO
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
    • United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
    • United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
    • United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
    • *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.

External Relationships

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