Nicholas Anast, M.D.
NPI 1477877173 · Anesthesiology Physician · Reno, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Anast, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Reno, NV (NPI 1477877173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477877173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A117621 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
16 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
381 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 51 | $101 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers93320 | 50 | $17 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 49 | $3 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 44 | $13 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 41 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 35 | $170 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$747 across 29 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
- 2010-03-24
- Last updated
- 2015-10-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Anast's NPI number?
- Nicholas Anast's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477877173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Anast's specialty?
- Nicholas Anast is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Anast located?
- Nicholas Anast's practice location on file with NPPES is 235 W 6th St, Reno, NV 89503-4548.
- What is Nicholas Anast's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Anast is (775) 770-3209.
- Does Nicholas Anast accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Anast is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Anast's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Anast's NPI (1477877173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.