Nicholas Piantanida, M.D.
NPI 1437132859 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Piantanida, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1437132859).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437132859
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0050399 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 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
2,657 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,133 | $129 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 346 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 255 | $180 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 237 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 226 | $92 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus Vaccine |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 133 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 527 | 143 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 423 | 123 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 421 | 114 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 354 | 105 |
| Lisinopril | 333 | 88 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 253 | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$601 across 7 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)
- 3027 N Circle DrColorado Springs, CO 80909-1179Phone: (719) 776-4646Fax: (719) 776-4640
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-21
- Last updated
- 2019-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Piantanida's NPI number?
- Nicholas Piantanida's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437132859, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Piantanida's specialty?
- Nicholas Piantanida is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Piantanida located?
- Nicholas Piantanida's practice location on file with NPPES is 175 S Union Blvd Ste 350, Colorado Springs, CO 80910-3146.
- What is Nicholas Piantanida's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Piantanida is (719) 633-5515.
- Does Nicholas Piantanida accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Piantanida is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Piantanida's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Piantanida's NPI (1437132859) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.