Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Oliver Nikolaus, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Salt Lake City, UT

  • NPI 1700149572
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1160 E 3900 S Ste 5000
Salt Lake City, UT 841241275
(801) 261-7479
fax (801) 261-7429
Mailing address
Po Box 100253
Atlanta, GA 303840253

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 25, 2022
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #2017-00543
Medicaid (2)
SC #NC3023 · NC #1700149572

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1700149572. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,245
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$208,622
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 178 145 $44
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 153 70 $12
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 132 111 $38
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 122 85 $63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 101 87 $85
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 98 95 $43
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 92 85 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 78 78 $159
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 59 59 $1,208
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 55 53 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in this city , average services per provider: 58. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$32,927
Transactions
20
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Gyder Surgical US Inc 3 $29,210.64
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 4 $3,116.32
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 5 $401.29
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. 2 $57.10
Globus Medical, Inc. 2 $43.52
Stryker Corporation 1 $42.44
Active Medical, LLC 1 $23.02
Solventum Corporation 1 $18.74
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $14.13

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$21,997
Consulting Fee
$10,093
Food and Beverage
$838

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
92
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$714
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Tramadol Hcl Generic 34 26 $158
Meloxicam Generic 29 19 $223
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 16 16 $71
Celecoxib Generic 13 0 $262

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Oliver Nikolaus's medical specialty?
Dr. Oliver Nikolaus practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Salt Lake City, UT.
Where does Dr. Oliver Nikolaus practice?
Dr. Oliver Nikolaus practices at 1160 E 3900 S Ste 5000, Salt Lake City, UT 841241275. Office phone: 8012617479.
What is Dr. Oliver Nikolaus's NPI?
Dr. Oliver Nikolaus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700149572, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Oliver Nikolaus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Oliver Nikolaus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Oliver Nikolaus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.