Nicholas Tolsma, PA-C
NPI 1669891412 · Physician Assistant · Rapid City, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Tolsma, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Rapid City, SD (NPI 1669891412).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669891412
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
956 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 155 | $61 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 125 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 95 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 81 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 70 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 95 | 34 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 52 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin | 45 | 33 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 44 | 24 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 21 | 13 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | 11 | — |
| Meloxicam | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 7220 S Highway 16Rapid City, SD 57702-8708Phone: (605) 341-1414
- 7220 S Highway 16Rapid City, SD 57702-8708Phone: (605) 341-1414
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-09
- Last updated
- 2019-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Tolsma's NPI number?
- Nicholas Tolsma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669891412, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Tolsma's specialty?
- Nicholas Tolsma is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Tolsma located?
- Nicholas Tolsma's practice location on file with NPPES is 7220 Mount Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702.
- What is Nicholas Tolsma's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Tolsma is (605) 341-1414.
- Does Nicholas Tolsma accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Tolsma is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Tolsma's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Tolsma's NPI (1669891412) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.