Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Nicholson, M.D.

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · East Setauket, NY

  • NPI 1043251655
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
14 Technology Dr
East Setauket, NY 117333472
(631) 444-4233
Mailing address
Po Box 1559
Stony Brook, NY 117900989

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #236798
Medicaid
NY #02681905

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043251655. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,589
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$820,906
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,600 261 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 755 583 $106
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 547 291 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 432 401 $150
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 366 366 $197
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and 252 243 $62
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose 200 51 $127
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 172 159 $1,621
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 120 116 $1,622
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 39 39 $202

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 305. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$903
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 10 $903.13

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$704
Food and Beverage
$199

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
104
Patients
85
Total drug cost
$2,155
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Celecoxib Generic 42 30 $1,665
Amoxicillin Generic 29 26 $258
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 21 18 $188
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 11 $44

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Nicholson's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nicholson practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in East Setauket, NY.
Where does Dr. James Nicholson practice?
Dr. James Nicholson practices at 14 Technology Dr, East Setauket, NY 117333472. Office phone: 6314444233.
What is Dr. James Nicholson's NPI?
Dr. James Nicholson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043251655, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nicholson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nicholson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nicholson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.