Michael Nicastle
NPI 1518312131 · Hospitalist Physician · Greenwood Village, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Nicastle is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Greenwood Village, CO (NPI 1518312131).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518312131
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0059667 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
437 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 207 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 102 | $169 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 52 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 36 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 33 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 26 |
| Lisinopril | 27 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 25 | 18 |
| Cefdinir | 23 | 23 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 22 | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-02
- Last updated
- 2019-10-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Nicastle's NPI number?
- Michael Nicastle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518312131, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Nicastle's specialty?
- Michael Nicastle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Nicastle located?
- Michael Nicastle's practice location on file with NPPES is 5200 Dtc Pkwy Ste 400, Greenwood Village, CO 80111-2719.
- What is Michael Nicastle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Nicastle is (303) 745-0000.
- Does Michael Nicastle accept Medicare?
- Michael Nicastle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Nicastle's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Nicastle's NPI (1518312131) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.