Nicholas Arnold, MD
NPI 1326400771 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Fort Wayne, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Arnold, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Fort Wayne, IN (NPI 1326400771).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326400771
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01087267A (IN)
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
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
1,420 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 | 377 | $84 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 196 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 163 | $42 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 160 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 104 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 104 | $116 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 211 | 122 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 175 | 111 |
| Methocarbamol | 113 | 80 |
| Cefadroxil | 68 | 66 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 60 | 42 |
| Meloxicam | 55 | 49 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 22 | 22 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$829 across 6 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
- 2016-03-24
- Last updated
- 2022-04-19
- Certified
- 2022-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Arnold's NPI number?
- Nicholas Arnold's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326400771, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Arnold's specialty?
- Nicholas Arnold is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Arnold located?
- Nicholas Arnold's practice location on file with NPPES is 7601 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804-4133.
- What is Nicholas Arnold's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Arnold is (260) 436-8686.
- Does Nicholas Arnold accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Arnold is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Arnold's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Arnold's NPI (1326400771) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.