Nicholas Spina, MD
NPI 1841422631 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Seattle, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Spina, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Seattle, WA (NPI 1841422631).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841422631
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60578958 (WA)
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
16 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
720 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 102 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 95 | $93 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 76 | $377 |
| 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 | 75 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $98 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18,677 across 12 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
- 2009-08-13
- Last updated
- 2021-11-18
- Certified
- 2021-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Spina's NPI number?
- Nicholas Spina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841422631, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Spina's specialty?
- Nicholas Spina is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicholas Spina located?
- Nicholas Spina's practice location on file with NPPES is 1959 Ne Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195-0001.
- What is Nicholas Spina's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Spina is (206) 520-5700.
- Does Nicholas Spina accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Spina is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Spina's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Spina's NPI (1841422631) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.