Nicholas Scarpa, M.D.
NPI 1770523433 · Rheumatology Physician · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Scarpa, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1770523433).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770523433
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA39323 (NJ)
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
20 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
1,705 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 | 705 | $105 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 513 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 391 | $148 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 52 | $193 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 30 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 356 | 58 |
| Methylprednisolone | 295 | 99 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 267 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 239 | 44 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 225 | 78 |
| Sulindac | 185 | 65 |
| Meloxicam | 148 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29,448 across 148 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
- 2006-06-08
- Last updated
- 2011-10-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Scarpa's NPI number?
- Nicholas Scarpa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770523433, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Scarpa's specialty?
- Nicholas Scarpa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Scarpa located?
- Nicholas Scarpa's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306-2929.
- What is Nicholas Scarpa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Scarpa is (201) 216-3050.
- Does Nicholas Scarpa accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Scarpa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Scarpa's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Scarpa's NPI (1770523433) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.