Nicholas Early, MD
NPI 1679863526 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Early, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1679863526).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679863526
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.128097 (OH)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
955 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 229 | $83 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 156 | $102 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 116 | $42 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 108 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $115 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 202 | 80 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 57 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 45 | 29 |
| Celecoxib | 43 | 20 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 37 | 37 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 36 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 33 | 26 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$199 across 3 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 (1)
- 7910 Beechmont AveCincinnati, OH 45255-4210Phone: (513) 232-2663Fax: (859) 817-7848
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-12
- Last updated
- 2024-04-11
- Certified
- 2024-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Early's NPI number?
- Nicholas Early's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679863526, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Early's specialty?
- Nicholas Early is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Early located?
- Nicholas Early's practice location on file with NPPES is 4355 Ferguson Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245-5136.
- What is Nicholas Early's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Early is (513) 232-2663.
- Does Nicholas Early accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Early is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Early's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Early's NPI (1679863526) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.