Nathan Nicholson
NPI 1972860476 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Ottumwa, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nathan Nicholson is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Ottumwa, IA (NPI 1972860476).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972860476
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD-43975 (IA)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 77 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 | $82 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 31 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $82 |
| Treatment of Upper End of Broken Thigh Bone With Placement of Stabilizing Device Or Prosthetic Replacement27236 | 13 | $1,068 |
| Treatment of Broken Neck of Thigh Bone With Bone Implant |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 367 | 146 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 271 | 140 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 160 | 143 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 151 | 108 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 98 | 44 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 84 | 54 |
| Meloxicam | 38 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$398 across 8 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 200 Hawkins DrOrthopaedic SurgeryIowa City, IA 52242-1009Phone: (319) 356-1616Fax: (319) 353-6754
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-20
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nathan Nicholson's NPI number?
- Nathan Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972860476, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nathan Nicholson's specialty?
- Nathan Nicholson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nathan Nicholson located?
- Nathan Nicholson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Pennsylvania Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501-6427.
- What is Nathan Nicholson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nathan Nicholson is (641) 684-3196.
- Does Nathan Nicholson accept Medicare?
- Nathan Nicholson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nathan Nicholson's NPI active?
- Yes — Nathan Nicholson's NPI (1972860476) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.