Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nicole Wheeler, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Pittsburgh, PA
- NPI 1578725560
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 65.8 / 100 · 2023
- 18 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9104 Babcock Blvd, Suite 6118
Pittsburgh, PA 152375818
(412) 348-0330
fax (412) 348-0338
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 8, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD442557
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578725560. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,310
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$192,996
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0875 |
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg | 7,400 | 21 | $15 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 361 | 165 | $76 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 192 | 117 | $115 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 131 | 37 | $60 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 106 | 99 | $125 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 57 | 51 | $120 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 28 | 28 | $167 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 19 | 19 | $80 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 16 | 16 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 33 peers in Pittsburgh Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 187. This provider delivers 44× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$175
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $46.42 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $25.56 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 1 | $24.65 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.71 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 1 | $19.26 | |
| Invivyd INC | 1 | $18.89 | |
| Tactile Systems Technology INC | 1 | $17.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
378
Patients
111
Total drug cost
$216,189
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | Generic | 51 | 21 | $3,526 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 38 | 0 | $23,957 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 37 | 0 | $2,452 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 32 | 16 | $1,491 |
| Cefadroxil | Generic | 27 | 17 | $1,755 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | Generic | 25 | 0 | $2,405 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 23 | 12 | $358 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 22 | 21 | $174 |
| Genvoya (Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen) | Brand | 22 | 0 | $91,001 |
| Penicillin V Potassium | Generic | 19 | 0 | $231 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nicole Wheeler's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicole Wheeler practices Infectious Disease Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Nicole Wheeler practice?
Dr. Nicole Wheeler practices at 9104 Babcock Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 152375818. Office phone: 4123480330.
What is Dr. Nicole Wheeler's NPI?
Dr. Nicole Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578725560, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicole Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicole Wheeler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicole Wheeler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg (HCPCS J0875); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.