Shivprasad Nikam, M.D.
NPI 1740407634 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Wilkes Barre, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shivprasad Nikam, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Wilkes Barre, PA (NPI 1740407634).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740407634
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD425982 (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
19 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
1,175 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 207 | $31 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 161 | $20 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 139 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 113 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$70 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-20
- Last updated
- 2020-06-16
- Certified
- 2020-06-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shivprasad Nikam's NPI number?
- Shivprasad Nikam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740407634, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shivprasad Nikam's specialty?
- Shivprasad Nikam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shivprasad Nikam located?
- Shivprasad Nikam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027.
- What is Shivprasad Nikam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shivprasad Nikam is (570) 820-6020.
- Does Shivprasad Nikam accept Medicare?
- Shivprasad Nikam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shivprasad Nikam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shivprasad Nikam's NPI (1740407634) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.