Nicholas Poponea, DO
NPI 1538579776 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Scottsdale, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Poponea, DO is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Scottsdale, AZ (NPI 1538579776).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538579776
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T1811 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
12 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
890 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 278 | $113 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 264 | $203 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 82 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 49 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $75 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 87 | 40 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 75 | 14 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 47 | 16 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Breyna | 34 | — |
| Prednisone | 25 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 across 3 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
- 2014-04-28
- Last updated
- 2024-07-26
- Certified
- 2024-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Poponea's NPI number?
- Nicholas Poponea's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538579776, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Poponea's specialty?
- Nicholas Poponea is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Poponea located?
- Nicholas Poponea's practice location on file with NPPES is 9060 E Via Linda Ste 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5425.
- What is Nicholas Poponea's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Poponea is (480) 614-2000.
- Does Nicholas Poponea accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Poponea is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Poponea's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Poponea's NPI (1538579776) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.