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NICHOLAS WALER MD
NPI 1265938294
Anesthesiology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Nicholas Waler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Waler is 1265938294. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2018. The provider is also known as Nico James Waler.

Q: What is Nicholas Waler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Waler was last updated on June 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 54 days 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.

Active since March 30, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.08/100

CMS Quality Rating

520 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-8487(614) 293-8153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 20, 2023, May 27, 2020, Mar 30, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Nicholas Waler Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS WALER MD (NPI 1265938294) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.155996) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265938294

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS WALERCredential: MD

Location Address520 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1328

Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-8487 · Fax (614) 293-8153

Phone(614) 293-8487

Fax(614) 293-8153

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJune 26, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 26, 2026

✔ NPI 1265938294 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35.155996✔ Licensed in IL · 336.121323

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

520 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210

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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Nico James Waler

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Waler Md 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 ID8921421835

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230330002984

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

15 services15 patients

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Evanston, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number140010

Location2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Swedish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number140114

Location5145 N California AveChicago, IL 60625 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.08/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.79

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

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