Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Herga, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Emergency Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Columbus, GA

  • NPI 1134581705
  • MIPS 88.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
710 Center St
Columbus, GA 319011527
(701) 571-1000
Mailing address
200 Corporate Blvd
Lafayette, LA 705083870

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 7, 2021
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #79345

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134581705. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
445
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$50,453
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 185 160 $163
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 113 97 $7
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 111 99 $112
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 36 35 $196

In context: peer comparison

Among 51 peers in this city , average services per provider: 237. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
227
Patients
223
Total drug cost
$1,938
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 29 28 $82
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 27 27 $304
Dexamethasone Generic 26 25 $140
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 24 24 $147
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 23 23 $348
Levofloxacin Generic 22 21 $99
Acetaminophen-Codeine (Acetaminophen With Codeine) Brand 15 14 $43
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 15 15 $459
Methocarbamol Generic 13 13 $69
Azithromycin Generic 11 11 $57

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Herga's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Herga practices Family Medicine Physician in Columbus, GA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Herga practice?
Dr. Nicholas Herga practices at 710 Center St, Columbus, GA 319011527. Office phone: 7015711000.
What is Dr. Nicholas Herga's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Herga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134581705, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Herga accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Nicholas Herga does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Herga commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.