Nicholas Porter, PA-C
NPI 1578005682 · Physician Assistant · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Porter, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1578005682).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578005682
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 6576 (AZ)
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
9 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
1,903 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 724 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 338 | $75 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 186 | $94 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 167 | $40 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 136 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate | 183 | 116 |
| Ketoconazole | 178 | 96 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 108 | 48 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 106 | 87 |
| Ciclopirox | 86 | 47 |
| Minoxidil | 42 | 12 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 39 | 29 |
| Mupirocin | 39 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,344 across 76 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
- 2016-11-08
- Last updated
- 2021-10-05
- Certified
- 2021-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Porter's NPI number?
- Nicholas Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578005682, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Porter's specialty?
- Nicholas Porter is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Porter located?
- Nicholas Porter's practice location on file with NPPES is 2732 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712-1804.
- What is Nicholas Porter's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Porter is (520) 382-3330.
- Does Nicholas Porter accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Porter is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Porter's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Porter's NPI (1578005682) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.