Nicholas Chinskey, MD
NPI 1174847941 · Ophthalmology Physician · St Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Chinskey, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in St Louis, MO (NPI 1174847941).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174847941
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
8,576 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 2,259 | $44 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 1,762 | $124 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 1,185 | $17 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,065 | $138 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 630 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 520 | $98 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 130 | 78 |
| Latanoprost | 67 | 27 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 34 | 25 |
| Timolol Maleate | 31 | 13 |
| Atropine Sulfate | 28 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 26 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 25 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$232 across 12 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
- 2010-03-22
- Last updated
- 2014-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Chinskey's NPI number?
- Nicholas Chinskey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174847941, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Chinskey's specialty?
- Nicholas Chinskey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Chinskey located?
- Nicholas Chinskey's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 the Boulevard, St Louis, MO 63117-1118.
- What is Nicholas Chinskey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Chinskey is (314) 367-1181.
- Does Nicholas Chinskey accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Chinskey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Chinskey's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Chinskey's NPI (1174847941) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.