Nithin Adappa, MD
NPI 1356500680 · Otolaryngology Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nithin Adappa, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1356500680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356500680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD439355 (PA)
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
18 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
1,083 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 413 | $66 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 239 | $67 |
| Biopsy Or Removal of Nasal Polyp Or Tissue Using an Endoscope31237 | 110 | $230 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 64 | $99 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 56 | $136 |
| Computer-Assisted Procedure Outside Membrane Covering Brain61782 | 53 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 61 | 19 |
| Azithromycin | 53 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 36 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 43 | 38 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 38 | 31 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 37 | 19 |
| Levofloxacin | 17 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,027 across 21 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
- 2008-06-02
- Last updated
- 2016-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nithin Adappa's NPI number?
- Nithin Adappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356500680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nithin Adappa's specialty?
- Nithin Adappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nithin Adappa located?
- Nithin Adappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4206.
- What is Nithin Adappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nithin Adappa is (215) 662-2777.
- Does Nithin Adappa accept Medicare?
- Nithin Adappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nithin Adappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Nithin Adappa's NPI (1356500680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.