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NICHOLAS MECHAS D.M.D.
NPI 1164886362
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Champaign, IL

Active since April 13, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822(217) 900-2527 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2024, Nov 1, 2022, Oct 3, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nicholas Mechas D.m.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

NICHOLAS MECHAS D.M.D. (NPI 1164886362) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Champaign, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (018001994) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164886362
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS MECHASCredential: D.M.D.
Location Address3105 FIELDS SOUTH DRChampaign, IL 61822-3743
Mailing Address1123 Harbor River CvMemphis, TN 38103-8972 · (859) 494-0780
Phone(217) 900-2527
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Louisville School Of DentistryGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1164886362 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223S0112X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 018001994✔ Licensed in OK · 223✔ Licensed in PA · DS041277✔ Licensed in OK · 7459
Definition
An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Also ListedOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTaxonomy 204E00000X · License OS-6030-22 (MS), 11866 (TN)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR, Champaign, IL 61822
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 11000 N Lincoln Blvd # 2000Oklahoma City, OK 73104-3252 · Phone (405) 271-4955
Location 250 Goodman Rd W Ste 2Southaven, MS 38671-9403 · Phone (662) 470-2284
Location 3875 Union Ave Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryMemphis, TN 38163-3252 · Phone (901) 448-6233 · Fax (901) 448-5480

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Mechas D.m.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5597052498
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241016000689
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Mechas reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carle Health Medical Group
5.4 mi
Internal Medicine
611 W PARK ST
Urbana, IL 61801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Carle Health Care Incorporated
  • 2,516 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154653947 (217) 383-8300
University Of Tennessee
308 mi
Family Medicine
294 SUMMAR DR
Jackson, TN 38301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780686436 (731) 423-1932
St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
353 mi
Pediatrics
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
Memphis, TN 38105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306335088 (901) 595-3300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Carle Foundation Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Urbana, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140091
Location611 West Park StreetUrbana, IL 61801 · Champaign County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61822 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ABBIGAIL KIRCHNER AU.D.
Audiologist
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-4327
KIMBERLY LE PA-C
Physician Assistant
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-3277
DR. PAUL WETSTEIN M.D.
Surgery
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 383-3240
DR. KELLY CUNNINGHAM MD
Otolaryngology
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-3277
PETER ALEX SHIREMAN
Audiologist
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-3937
DR. JACOB A. STELLE M.D.
Otolaryngology
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-3277
SAAD AL-KADHI M.D.
Ophthalmology
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-3937
ABU-BAKAR ZAFAR M.D.
Ophthalmology
3105 FIELDS SOUTH DR
CHAMPAIGN, IL 61822
Champaign County (217) 902-3937

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nicholas Mechas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Mechas is 1164886362. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2016.

Where is Nicholas Mechas located?

Nicholas Mechas practices at 3105 Fields South Dr, Champaign, IL 61822. The listed phone number is (217) 900-2527.

What is Nicholas Mechas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Nicholas Mechas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Mechas is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Mechas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Mechas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Carle Health Medical Group (Urbana, IL), University Of Tennessee (Jackson, TN) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. (Memphis, TN). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nicholas Mechas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Mechas accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Guardian and HRI Dental & Vision and 4 other insurers list Nicholas Mechas as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Nicholas Mechas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Mechas is affiliated with Carle Foundation Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Mechas was last updated on December 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.