Michael Nickas
NPI 1770572760 · Urology Physician · Castro Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Nickas is a Urology Physician provider in Castro Valley, CA (NPI 1770572760).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770572760
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G70673 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
786 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 496 | $102 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 65 | $290 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 50 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 47 | $125 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 38 | $134 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 408 | 126 |
| Finasteride | 151 | 47 |
| Cephalexin | 117 | 86 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 52 | 45 |
| Bicalutamide | 44 | 19 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 44 | 39 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 43 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-21
- Last updated
- 2007-07-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Nickas's NPI number?
- Michael Nickas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770572760, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Nickas's specialty?
- Michael Nickas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Nickas located?
- Michael Nickas's practice location on file with NPPES is 20055 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546-5331.
- What is Michael Nickas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Nickas is (510) 889-0270.
- Does Michael Nickas accept Medicare?
- Michael Nickas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Nickas's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Nickas's NPI (1770572760) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.