Catalin Nicola, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1558519470 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Valencia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Catalin Nicola, M.D., PH.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Valencia, CA (NPI 1558519470).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558519470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A111278 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
17 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
1,242 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 516 | $207 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 240 | $117 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 82 | $10 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 74 | $9 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 70 | $12 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 59 | $79 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$440 across 8 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
- 2008-09-04
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Catalin Nicola's NPI number?
- Catalin Nicola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558519470, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Catalin Nicola's specialty?
- Catalin Nicola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Catalin Nicola located?
- Catalin Nicola's practice location on file with NPPES is 23838 Valencia Blvd Ste 304, Valencia, CA 91355-5319.
- What is Catalin Nicola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Catalin Nicola is (661) 430-9030.
- Does Catalin Nicola accept Medicare?
- Catalin Nicola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Catalin Nicola's NPI active?
- Yes — Catalin Nicola's NPI (1558519470) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.