David Nickels
NPI 1083345607 · Physician Assistant · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Nickels is a Physician Assistant provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1083345607).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083345607
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
293 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $73 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 34 | $6 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 33 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 30 | $10 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 26 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 105 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | 62 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 52 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 48 | 16 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 47 | 33 |
| Omeprazole | 45 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$851 across 45 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
- 2022-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-01-09
- Certified
- 2024-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Nickels's NPI number?
- David Nickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083345607, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Nickels's specialty?
- David Nickels is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is David Nickels located?
- David Nickels's practice location on file with NPPES is 1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY 13214-1301.
- What is David Nickels's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Nickels is (315) 445-4100.
- Does David Nickels accept Medicare?
- David Nickels is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Nickels's NPI active?
- Yes — David Nickels's NPI (1083345607) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.