Nitin Pothen
NPI 1821550948 · Psychiatry Physician · Brick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nitin Pothen is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Brick, NJ (NPI 1821550948).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821550948
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA11631700 (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
7 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
275 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 39 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 36 | $186 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $99 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 14 | $134 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 121 | 44 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 120 | 39 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 94 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 89 | 31 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 89 | 35 |
| Aripiprazole | 86 | 33 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,226 across 65 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
- 2019-04-05
- Last updated
- 2023-12-20
- Certified
- 2023-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nitin Pothen's NPI number?
- Nitin Pothen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821550948, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nitin Pothen's specialty?
- Nitin Pothen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nitin Pothen located?
- Nitin Pothen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1610 Route 88 Fl 3, Brick, NJ 08724-3018.
- What is Nitin Pothen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nitin Pothen is (732) 295-6543.
- Does Nitin Pothen accept Medicare?
- Nitin Pothen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nitin Pothen's NPI active?
- Yes — Nitin Pothen's NPI (1821550948) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.