Nicholas Popchak, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1538241203 · Physician Assistant · State College, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Popchak, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Physician Assistant provider in State College, PA (NPI 1538241203).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538241203
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA052835 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
378 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 | 297 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 81 | $138 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$138 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 75 | 71 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 30 | 19 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 27 | 24 |
| Celecoxib | 22 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 17 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | 13 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 15 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
- 2006-10-20
- Last updated
- 2012-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Popchak's NPI number?
- Nicholas Popchak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538241203, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Popchak's specialty?
- Nicholas Popchak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Popchak located?
- Nicholas Popchak's practice location on file with NPPES is 476 Rolling Ridge Dr, State College, PA 16801-7639.
- What is Nicholas Popchak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Popchak is (814) 231-2101.
- Does Nicholas Popchak accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Popchak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Popchak's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Popchak's NPI (1538241203) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.