Thomas Nienke, DO
NPI 1194976860 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · St Petersburg, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Nienke, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in St Petersburg, FL (NPI 1194976860).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194976860
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OS12013 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
719 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 | 191 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $123 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 71 | $77 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 | 71 | $36 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 58 | $169 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 126 | 43 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 91 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 31 |
| Meloxicam | 36 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 22 |
| Baclofen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,925 across 39 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2191 9th Ave N Ste 105St Petersburg, FL 33713-7147Phone: (727) 528-6100Fax: (727) 528-7895
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-30
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Nienke's NPI number?
- Thomas Nienke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194976860, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Nienke's specialty?
- Thomas Nienke is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Nienke located?
- Thomas Nienke's practice location on file with NPPES is 5880 49th St N Ste N-104, St Petersburg, FL 33709-2150.
- What is Thomas Nienke's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Nienke is (727) 528-6100.
- Does Thomas Nienke accept Medicare?
- Thomas Nienke is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Nienke's NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Nienke's NPI (1194976860) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.