Nicole Wheeler, MD
NPI 1578725560 · Infectious Disease Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Wheeler, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1578725560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578725560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD442557 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,050 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 35 Minutes99232 | 338 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 230 | $112 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 166 | $57 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 124 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 82 | 20 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 18 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | 37 | — |
| Cefadroxil | 35 | 18 |
| Amoxicillin | 35 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 34 | 21 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 29 | 19 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | 28 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$175 across 9 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
- 2008-06-30
- Last updated
- 2015-05-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Wheeler's NPI number?
- Nicole Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578725560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Wheeler's specialty?
- Nicole Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicole Wheeler located?
- Nicole Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 9104 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5818.
- What is Nicole Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Wheeler is (412) 348-0330.
- Does Nicole Wheeler accept Medicare?
- Nicole Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Wheeler's NPI (1578725560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.