Jose Nolla, MD

Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Spanish
2727 W. Holcombe Blvd.,
Houston,
TX
77025
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: August 2006
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
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My Biography
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Professional Background
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Hobbies and Interests
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Awards & Publications
Dr. Nolla earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine in 2005. After his residency, he moved to Massachusetts to complete a Hand Surgery fellowship at the Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School.
When Dr. Nolla is not caring for his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, jogging and cycling.
Publications
Dr. Nolla has contributed to the following publications:
- Ilahi OA, Nolla JM, Ho DM. Intra-tunnel fixation versus extra-tunnel fixation of hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a meta-analysis. J Knee Surg. 2009 Apr;22(2):120-9.
- Nolla J, Ring D, Lozano-Calderon S, Jupiter JB. Interposition arthroplasty of the elbow with hinged external fixation for post-traumatic arthritis. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, 2008 May-Jun;17(3):459-64.
- Collins ED, Nolla J. Spider plate fixation: No significant improvement in limited wrist arthrodesis. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2008 Jun;12(2):94-9.
- M, Mudgal C; ‘’Wrist Osteoarthritis’’ in Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain, and Rehabilitation, 2/e, eds. Frontera WR, Silver JK and Rizzo TD. Saunders, 2008.
- Nolla JM, Jupiter JB: “Limited Approach ORIF of Distal Radius Fractures: in Atlas of Minimally Invasive Hand & Wrist Surgery, eds. Capo JT and Tan V. Informa Healthcare, USA, Inc., NY 2007.
- Nolla JM, Jupiter JB: “Balloon Reduction and Grafting of Distal Radius Fractures” in Atlas of Minimally Invasive Hand & Wrist Surgery, eds. Capo JT and Tan V. Informa Healthcare, USA, Inc., NY, 2007.
- Gabel GT, Nolla JM: “Tennis Elbow” in Hand Surgery eds. Berger, RA and Weiss, APC. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.
Accepted Insurance
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AmeriBen TPA
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice Fund Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna HMO
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- Cigna KelseyCare
- Cigna HMO Open Access (OA)
- Cigna HMO Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
- Cigna Surefit
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- KelseyCare powered by Cigna
- LocalPlus
- LocalPlus IN
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
The specific BCBSTX PPO and HMO plans in which Kelsey-Seybold participates are:
- Anthem BCBS PPO
- Blue Access Choice PPO
- Blue Access PPO
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Essentials HMO Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (Basic and Standard Option)
- Health Select of Texas - ERS Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ Click here to learn more about selecting a Kelsey Primary Care Physician
- TRS-ActiveCare HD
- TRS-ActiveCare 2
- UT Select
Kelsey-Seybold will not participate in the following BCBSTX plans: Blue Premier, Blue High-Performance network, Marketplace plans: My Blue Health, and Blue Advantage HMO, or any BCBSTX Medicare products. View FAQ (pdf)
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Humana Plans
Humana
Non-Medicare Advantage
- Humana PPO
- Humana Preferred PPO
- Humana Preferred POS (Open Access)
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
- Humana National POS Open Access
Medicare Advantage
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Aetna Plans
KelseyCare Aetna
Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO Plans
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is an in-network provider for most Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO plans*, including:
- Aetna Select
- Open Access Select
- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
- Open Choice PPO
Aetna CVS Health Marketplace Plans
Effective January 1, 2023
- Bronze S
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 3
- Silver 4
- Silver S
- Gold
- Gold S
*All Houston area Aetna CVS Health plans are accepted at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic*
*Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in any commercial Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
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- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO-R
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO (OAP and OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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Kelsey Plans
Kelsey Plan
When you select a Kelsey Plan, you’re choosing the doctors at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic to deliver and coordinate your care. Learn more here.
KelseyCare Advantage
KelseyCare Aetna
Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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HMO - More Information
KelseyCare Humana
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Other Plans
Allied Benefit Systems/NGBS
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – CDHP with UnitedHealthcare PPO
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – High Option with Cigna PPO
- GEHA Benefit Plan Nationwide – High & Standard Options with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- NALC Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- NALC Value Option Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- SAMBA Nationwide – High & Standard with Cigna OAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Basic Option
Great West Healthcare (also known as Cigna-GWH)
- POS
- PPO
- Open Access
HealthSmart PPO
Medicare
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts the following Medicare Advantage Plans: KelseyCare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, WellCare TexanPlus, Humana Medicare and select UnitedHealthcare plans. Effective January 1, 2009, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic does not accept patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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Medicare Advantage Plans
Education and Board Certifications
Medical School
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2000
Internship/Residency
- Baylor College of Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, 2005
Board Certifications
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Hand Surgery
- American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery