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Dr. Stephen Nicholas, MD
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Nyc, NY
- NPI 1528053550
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.7 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
130 E 77Th St, 5Th Floor
Nyc, NY 100211851
(212) 737-3301
fax (212) 737-4876
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 11, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207XX0005X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #172648
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528053550. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
15,687
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$484,560
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7329 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 10,251 | 98 | $9 | |
J7331 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 1,960 | 25 | $12 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,034 | 582 | $101 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 524 | 64 | $0 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 476 | 189 | $92 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 212 | 170 | $41 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 177 | 177 | $127 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 169 | 130 | $40 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 146 | 119 | $49 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 127 | 122 | $143 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Nyc Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 340. This provider delivers 46× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$87,577
Transactions
44
Manufacturers
8
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gotham Surgical Solutions & Devices, INC. | 13 | $72,651.89 | |
| Arthrex, INC. | 20 | $13,071.68 | |
| Suvon Surgical LLC | 3 | $772.37 | |
| Sanara MedTech INC. | 4 | $616.22 | |
| PolyNovo North America LLC | 1 | $214.03 | |
| Djo, LLC | 1 | $115.05 | |
| LifeNet Health | 1 | $102.56 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales INC. | 1 | $33.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
438
Patients
284
Total drug cost
$2,419
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 280 | 173 | $1,103 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 48 | 44 | $518 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 46 | 35 | $201 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 36 | 17 | $55 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 15 | 15 | $149 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 13 | 0 | $393 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Stephen Nicholas's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Nicholas practices Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in Nyc, NY.
Where does Dr. Stephen Nicholas practice?
Dr. Stephen Nicholas practices at 130 E 77Th St, Nyc, NY 100211851. Office phone: 2127373301.
What is Dr. Stephen Nicholas's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528053550, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Nicholas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Nicholas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, trivisc, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7329); Hyaluronan or derivative, synojoynt, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7331); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.