Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Nicholas, MD
Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1417908195
- Accepts Medicare
- 51 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2 Hot Metal St, Ermi Quantum One
Pittsburgh, PA 152032348
(412) 432-7424
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 25, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1975 — 51 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207P00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD037042L
- Medicaid
- PA #000959929
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417908195. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
203
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$19,060
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 60 | 60 | $106 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 42 | 41 | $86 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $160 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 27 | 27 | $122 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 24 | 21 | $2 | |
87811 |
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | 19 | 19 | $41 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 133 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 2.5× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
287
Patients
277
Total drug cost
$2,800
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 84 | 82 | $1,336 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 58 | 53 | $110 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 26 | 25 | $276 |
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 26 | 25 | $249 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 24 | 23 | $180 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 21 | 21 | $318 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Generic | 14 | 14 | $140 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 12 | 12 | $47 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | Generic | 11 | 11 | $73 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 11 | 11 | $72 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Nicholas's medical specialty?
Dr. James Nicholas practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. James Nicholas practice?
Dr. James Nicholas practices at 2 Hot Metal St, Pittsburgh, PA 152032348. Office phone: 4124327424.
What is Dr. James Nicholas's NPI?
Dr. James Nicholas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417908195, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Nicholas accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Nicholas accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Nicholas commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.