James Nicholas, MD
NPI 1417908195 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Nicholas, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1417908195).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417908195
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD037042L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
254 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 76 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $85 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 38 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $106 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 32 | $41 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 100 | 97 |
| Prednisone | 60 | 59 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 37 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 27 | 27 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 27 | 27 |
| Ibuprofen | 21 | 20 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 18 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2016-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Nicholas's NPI number?
- James Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417908195, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Nicholas's specialty?
- James Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Nicholas located?
- James Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348.
- What is James Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Nicholas is (412) 432-7424.
- Does James Nicholas accept Medicare?
- James Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — James Nicholas's NPI (1417908195) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.