Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Catalin Nicola, M.D., PH.D.

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Valencia, CA

  • NPI 1558519470
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 69.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
23838 Valencia Blvd Ste 304
Valencia, CA 913555319
(661) 430-9030
fax (661) 430-9020
Mailing address
23838 Valencia Blvd Suite 304
Valencia, CA 91355

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 21, 2022
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A111278

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558519470. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
890
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,074
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 483 259 $211
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 170 99 $118
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 43 36 $108
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 38 30 $79
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 25 24 $138
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 24 24 $83
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 24 24 $9
94060 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 22 22 $10
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 21 21 $12
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 15 15 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Valencia Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 67. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$440
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Mylan Specialty L.P. 6 $222.36
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $125.00
Inari Medical, INC. 1 $92.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$440

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Catalin Nicola's medical specialty?
Dr. Catalin Nicola practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Valencia, CA.
Where does Dr. Catalin Nicola practice?
Dr. Catalin Nicola practices at 23838 Valencia Blvd Ste 304, Valencia, CA 913555319. Office phone: 6614309030.
What is Dr. Catalin Nicola's NPI?
Dr. Catalin Nicola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558519470, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Catalin Nicola accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Catalin Nicola accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Catalin Nicola commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99292). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.