Stephen Nicholas, MD
NPI 1528053550 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Nyc, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Nicholas, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Nyc, NY (NPI 1528053550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528053550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 172648 (NY)
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
20 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
3,214 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,304 | $102 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 407 | $90 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 283 | $43 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 269 | $126 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 179 | $41 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, Minimum of 3 Views72190 | 149 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 414 | 212 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 | 43 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 37 |
| Amoxicillin | 26 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 11 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they include cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$87,577 across 44 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
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Nicholas's NPI number?
- Stephen Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528053550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Nicholas's specialty?
- Stephen Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Nicholas located?
- Stephen Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 E 77th St, Nyc, NY 10021-1851.
- What is Stephen Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Nicholas is (212) 737-3301.
- Does Stephen Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Stephen Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Nicholas's NPI (1528053550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.