Nicholas Dirig, DO
NPI 1801193883 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Carson City, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Dirig, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Carson City, NV (NPI 1801193883).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801193883
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,415 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 | 272 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 257 | $126 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 215 | $73 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 158 | $47 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 121 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 172 | 151 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 159 | 146 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 151 | 126 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 141 | 127 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 141 | 112 |
| Celecoxib | 126 | 105 |
| Meloxicam | 103 | 40 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,881 across 32 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
- 2011-02-28
- Last updated
- 2021-07-20
- Certified
- 2021-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Dirig's NPI number?
- Nicholas Dirig's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801193883, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Dirig's specialty?
- Nicholas Dirig is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Dirig located?
- Nicholas Dirig's practice location on file with NPPES is 973 Mica Drive, Carson City, NV 89705-7255.
- What is Nicholas Dirig's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Dirig is (775) 783-6190.
- Does Nicholas Dirig accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Dirig is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Dirig's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Dirig's NPI (1801193883) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.