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NICHOLAS ANTHONY PIAZZA M.D.
NPI 1316359847
Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, NC

Active since June 02, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599(919) 966-4468(919) 843-5945 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Nicholas Anthony Piazza M.d. NPPES

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

NICHOLAS ANTHONY PIAZZA M.D. (NPI 1316359847) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-02117) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chapel Hill.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316359847
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS ANTHONY PIAZZACredential: M.D.
Location Address125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7005
Mailing Address125 Macnider Hl, Campus Box 7005Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7005 · (919) 966-4468
Phone(919) 966-4468
Fax(919) 843-5945
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1316359847 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-02117✔ Licensed in NC · 202429
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
125 MACNIDER HL, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11830 Fordham Blvd Ste 100Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2301 · Phone (984) 215-6349 · Fax (984) 974-8747

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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 Anthony Piazza 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 ID749402550
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181102000675
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 Piazza reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of North Carolina Hospitals At Chapel Hill
1.4 mi
Rehabilitation Unit
430 WATERSTONE DR
Hillsborough, NC 27278
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043304975 (984) 974-0340
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
11 mi
Anesthesiology
101 MANNING DR
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,797 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780669200 (984) 974-1000
North Carolina Mg, LLC
28 mi
Hospitalist
4420 LAKE BOONE TRL
Raleigh, NC 27607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 701 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215741640 (919) 784-3100

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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
128 services49 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
41 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rex Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340114
Location4420 Lake Boone TrailRaleigh, NC 27607 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27599 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier21 claims21 services$17.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier34 claims34 services$91.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$31.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

DR. ERIN CATHLEEN STEINBACH M.D., PH.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4468
RIMMA OSIPOV M.D.
Internal Medicine
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 996-4468
DR. BRANDON MULLINS M.D., M.S.
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4468
BALVIR SINGH
Internal Medicine
125 MACNIDER HL
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (864) 202-5868
SARAH E RUTSTEIN MD, PHD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
125 MACNIDER HL, CAMPUS BOX #7005
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599
Orange County (919) 966-4468

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 Piazza's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Piazza is 1316359847. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2014.

Where is Nicholas Piazza located?

Nicholas Piazza practices at 125 Macnider Hl Campus Box #7005, Chapel Hill, NC 27599. The listed phone number is (919) 966-4468.

What is Nicholas Piazza's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Nicholas Piazza enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Piazza 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 Piazza's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Piazza reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of North Carolina Hospitals At Chapel Hill (Hillsborough, NC), University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC) and North Carolina Mg, LLC (Raleigh, NC). 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 Piazza's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Piazza accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Nicholas Piazza 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 Piazza affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Piazza is affiliated with Unc Hospitals and Rex Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Piazza was last updated on July 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.