Nicholas Fuca
NPI 1447605340 · Nephrology Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Fuca is a Nephrology Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1447605340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447605340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 309782 (NY)
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
8 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,980 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 315 | $59 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure, Each Additional 15 Minutes99153 | 271 | $14 |
| Review By Radiologist of Arm Or Leg Artery Image75710 | 189 | $170 |
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Each Additional Vessel37253 | 181 | $200 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 179 | $1,367 |
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Initial Vessel37252 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$205 across 4 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 (7)
- 1050 Galloping Hill Rd Ste 102Union, NJ 07083-7980Phone: (908) 686-1350
- 1050 Galloping Hill Rd Ste 102Union, NJ 07083-7980Phone: (908) 686-1350
- 960 40th StBrooklyn, NY 11219-1518Phone: (718) 369-1444
- First Avenue at 16th StreetNew York, NY 10003-0000Phone: (212) 420-4117
- 1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029-6504Phone: (212) 987-7208Fax: (212) 987-0389
- 1111 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10025-1716Phone: (212) 523-4000
- 1000 10th AveNew York, NY 10019-1147Phone: (212) 523-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-28
- Last updated
- 2024-02-19
- Certified
- 2024-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Fuca's NPI number?
- Nicholas Fuca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447605340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Fuca's specialty?
- Nicholas Fuca is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Fuca located?
- Nicholas Fuca's practice location on file with NPPES is 960 40th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219-1518.
- What is Nicholas Fuca's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Fuca is (718) 369-1444.
- Does Nicholas Fuca accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Fuca is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Fuca's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Fuca's NPI (1447605340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.