Nicholas Petrus, PA-C
NPI 1588212088 · Physician Assistant · Laurens, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Petrus, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Laurens, SC (NPI 1588212088).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588212088
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3330 (SC)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
301 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 132 | $97 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 122 | $140 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 33 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 14 | $66 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$140 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 89 | 82 |
| Cephalexin | 42 | 42 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 35 | 35 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 29 | 29 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 24 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 22 | 22 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 14 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 350Columbia, SC 29203-6896Phone: (803) 434-1663Fax: (803) 434-3894
- 7915 Old Percival RdColumbia, SC 29223-4012Phone: (803) 358-8339
- 2498 N Pleasantburg DrGreenville, SC 29609-2730Phone: (864) 305-5000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-28
- Last updated
- 2023-07-18
- Certified
- 2023-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Petrus's NPI number?
- Nicholas Petrus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588212088, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Petrus's specialty?
- Nicholas Petrus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Petrus located?
- Nicholas Petrus's practice location on file with NPPES is 22580 Highway 76 E, Laurens, SC 29360-8460.
- What is Nicholas Petrus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Petrus is (864) 939-1070.
- Does Nicholas Petrus accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Petrus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Petrus's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Petrus's NPI (1588212088) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.