Kelly Nicholas
NPI 1871820027 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kelly Nicholas is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1871820027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871820027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA054064 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
869 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 282 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $72 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 112 | $44 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 103 | $90 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $103 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 100 | 49 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 79 | 50 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 59 | 41 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 59 | 41 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 36 | 21 |
| Tacrolimus | 27 | 18 |
| Fluorouracil | 22 | 20 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$751 across 7 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
- 2009-11-09
- Last updated
- 2023-08-08
- Certified
- 2023-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kelly Nicholas's NPI number?
- Kelly Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871820027, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kelly Nicholas's specialty?
- Kelly Nicholas is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kelly Nicholas located?
- Kelly Nicholas's practice location on file with NPPES is 580 S Aiken Ave Ste 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1531.
- What is Kelly Nicholas's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kelly Nicholas is (412) 623-3540.
- Does Kelly Nicholas accept Medicare?
- Kelly Nicholas is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kelly Nicholas's NPI active?
- Yes — Kelly Nicholas's NPI (1871820027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.