Nicholas Klimberg, MD
NPI 1225490188 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Klimberg, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1225490188).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225490188
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A152442 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
1,013 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 207 | $213 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 131 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 77 | $190 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 63 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 85 | 40 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 49 | 15 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 45 | 19 |
| Prednisone | 27 | 21 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 23 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$762 across 35 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
- 2016-03-22
- Last updated
- 2024-01-04
- Certified
- 2024-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Klimberg's NPI number?
- Nicholas Klimberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225490188, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Klimberg's specialty?
- Nicholas Klimberg is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Klimberg located?
- Nicholas Klimberg's practice location on file with NPPES is 1033 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916.
- What is Nicholas Klimberg's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Klimberg is (831) 757-2058.
- Does Nicholas Klimberg accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Klimberg is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Klimberg's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Klimberg's NPI (1225490188) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.