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GEORGE ARTHUR NICOLA MD
NPI 1427047117
Orthopaedic Surgery in Caldwell, ID

Q: What is George Nicola's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Nicola is 1427047117. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2005.

Q: What is George Nicola's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Nicola was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 37 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 October 17, 2005

19.23/100

CMS Quality Rating

206 E ELM ST, CALDWELL, ID 83605(208) 459-4511(208) 459-6602 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About George Arthur Nicola Md NPPES

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

GEORGE ARTHUR NICOLA MD (NPI 1427047117) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Caldwell, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (M6021) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427047117

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameGEORGE ARTHUR NICOLACredential: MD

Location Address206 E ELM STCaldwell, ID 83605-4815

Mailing Address206 E Elm StCaldwell, ID 83605-4815 · (208) 459-4511 · Fax (208) 459-6602

Phone(208) 459-4511

Fax(208) 459-6602

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026

✔ NPI 1427047117 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in ID · M6021

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

206 E ELM ST, Caldwell, ID 83605

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

26 services24 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

17 services14 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

12 services12 patients

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.

19.23/100

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

Individually scored

Quality

Improvement Activities

Cost

64.13

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