Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicolas de la Pena, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1477554772
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.5 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5750 Centre Ave, Suite 510
Pittsburgh, PA 152063721
(412) 661-1633
fax (412) 661-1631 - Mailing address
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200 Lothrop St, Forbes Tower, Suite 9055
Pittsburgh, PA 152132536
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 25, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD073220L
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477554772. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
758
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$86,397
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 537 | 170 | $115 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 122 | 60 | $78 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 62 | 58 | $170 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 37 | 35 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in Pittsburgh Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
507
Patients
113
Total drug cost
$138,194
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 82 | 27 | $1,245 |
| Ertapenem (Ertapenem Sodium) | Brand | 55 | 13 | $39,597 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 54 | 14 | $29,275 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 53 | 0 | $3,316 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 42 | 15 | $1,603 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 38 | 19 | $1,689 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | Generic | 27 | 0 | $8,304 |
| Emtricitabine-Tenofovir Disop (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Tdf)) | Brand | 25 | 0 | $14,504 |
| Atazanavir Sulfate | Generic | 24 | 0 | $16,842 |
| Ritonavir | Generic | 24 | 0 | $3,869 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicolas de la Pena's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicolas de la Pena practices Infectious Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Nicolas de la Pena practice?
Dr. Nicolas de la Pena practices at 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152063721. Office phone: 4126611633.
What is Dr. Nicolas de la Pena's NPI?
Dr. Nicolas de la Pena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477554772, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicolas de la Pena accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicolas de la Pena accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicolas de la Pena commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.