Dr. Thomas Nienke
Dr. Thomas Nienke
Last updated: Mar 17, 2018

Dr. Thomas Nienke

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 13 years
  • Graduated from: Kansas City College Of Medicine And Surgery
  • Graduation year: 2008
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1194976860

Dr. Thomas Nienke DO

Spinal Surgeon

He is located at 5880 49th Street North Suite N-104 in St Petersburg, FL 33709. Can help patients with the following: Hammer Toe, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sprained Wrist. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194976860. Appointment can be made via the phone number (727) 528-6100. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Thomas Nienke, being an spinal surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Thomas Nienke.

  • ACL Tear
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis
  • Back Pain
  • Baker's Cyst
  • Bone Spurs
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Dislocated Shoulder
  • Elbow Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Hammer Toe
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
  • Impingement Syndrome
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Joint Fluid Extraction
  • Knee Pain
  • Knee Replacement
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Kyphosis
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Osgood-Schlatter Disease
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Repetitive Motion Disorders (RMDs)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Rotator Cuff Tear
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Separated Shoulder
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylosis
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Sprained Wrist
  • Stress Fracture
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Trigger Finger
  • Whiplash
  • Wrist Surgery

Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas Nienke

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Thomas Nienke as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 20 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clarity Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Thrive Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter Health

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Ambetter Health
Ambetter Health plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Clarity VALUE Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete VALUE Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite VALUE Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused VALUE Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze VALUE HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold VALUE HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver VALUE HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) PPO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 24 plans from Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) POS · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) POS · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K01-06 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K01-32S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K02-21 ($10 Labs / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K02-27S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 26 plans from Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Classic 4700 HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic 4700 | with AdventHealth HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Classic Standard | with AdventHealth HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | with AdventHealth HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Bronze Simple Diabetes (2 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard (2 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Classic Standard | with AdventHealth HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Elite Saver Plus | with AdventHealth HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Gold Simple | with AdventHealth HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Classic Standard | with AdventHealth HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Elite | with AdventHealth HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | with AdventHealth HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Diabetes | with AdventHealth HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple PCP Saver | with AdventHealth HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits (2 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Thomas Nienke is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Thomas Nienke is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery .

Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):

  • ST PETERSBURG, FL, 33709-2142

Bills through: Pinellas Medical Associates Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Medtronic $2510
Abbott Laboratories $399
Encore Medical $271

Other

Food and Beverage $3129
Travel and Lodging $2279
Promotional Speaking or Service $65

Studies

KANSAS CITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY

Graduated in 2008

Additional Specialities

  • Orthopedic Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Mid-America Orthopedics
1923 N Webb Road
Wichita, 67206 KS
(316) 630-9300
Pinellas Medical Associates PA
5880 49th Street North
St. Petersburg, 33709 FL
(727) 528-6100

Affiliated hospitals

BAYFRONT HEALTH - ST PETERSBURG
701 6TH ST S
SAINT PETERSBURG, 33701 FL
(727) 823-1234
ST PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL
6500 38TH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, 33710 FL
(727) 384-1414
NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
6000 49TH ST N
SAINT PETERSBURG, 33709 FL
(813) 521-5000

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Thomas Nienke accept patients with Ambetter Health?

Yes, Dr. Thomas Nienke is listed in-network for Ambetter Health through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Thomas Nienke treat?

Dr. Thomas Nienke provides treatment for Hammer Toe, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sprained Wrist. For the full list see this list.

Has Dr. Thomas Nienke affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Thomas Nienke is affiliated with BAYFRONT HEALTH - ST PETERSBURG. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Dr. Thomas Nienke have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Thomas Nienke is affiliated with Mid-America Orthopedics. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Thomas Nienke?

Dr. Thomas Nienke's office is located at 5880 49th Street North Suite N-104 in St Petersburg, FL 33709.