Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Waler, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Evanston, IL

  • NPI 1265938294
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2650 Ridge. Ave., Dept. of Anesthesiology
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-2760
Additional location
5841 S Maryland Ave # Mc4028
Chicago, IL 606371443
(773) 702-6842
Additional location
111 E 210Th St
Bronx, NY 104672401
(718) 920-4321

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 20, 2023
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Illinois #036161348 · Illinois #125.076418

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265938294. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
20
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,346
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 20 20 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Evanston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $24.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nicholas Waler's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Waler practices Anesthesiology Physician in Evanston, IL.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Waler practice?
Dr. Nicholas Waler practices at 2650 Ridge. Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Office phone: 8475702760.
What is Dr. Nicholas Waler's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Waler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265938294, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Waler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Waler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Waler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.