Nishan Thapa, PA-C
NPI 1043795016 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nishan Thapa, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1043795016).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043795016
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- PA12284 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,732 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,662 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 851 | $76 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 552 | $41 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 444 | $72 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 227 | $41 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 163 | 85 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 160 | 128 |
| Ketoconazole | 97 | 49 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 93 | 66 |
| Hydrocortisone | 72 | 48 |
| Mupirocin | 72 | 60 |
| Fluorouracil | 45 | 44 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 36 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,483 across 82 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-09-26
- Last updated
- 2018-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nishan Thapa's NPI number?
- Nishan Thapa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043795016, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nishan Thapa's specialty?
- Nishan Thapa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nishan Thapa located?
- Nishan Thapa's practice location on file with NPPES is 4141 S Staples St Ste 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-0002.
- What is Nishan Thapa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nishan Thapa is (361) 882-5560.
- Does Nishan Thapa accept Medicare?
- Nishan Thapa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nishan Thapa's NPI active?
- Yes — Nishan Thapa's NPI (1043795016) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.