DR. NICHOLAS JOSEPH CELANO M.D.
NPI 1457662264
Dermatology in National City, CA

Q: What is Nicholas Celano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Celano is 1457662264. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2010.

Q: What is Nicholas Celano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Celano was last updated on September 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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 June 25, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75/100

CMS Quality Rating

655 EUCLID AVE STE 401, NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950(619) 267-8303(619) 267-4835 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2024, Mar 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Nicholas Joseph Celano M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS JOSEPH CELANO M.D. (NPI 1457662264) is an individual dermatology provider in National City, California, licensed in California (A120411) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in El Cajon, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457662264

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207N00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS JOSEPH CELANOCredential: M.D.

Location Address655 EUCLID AVE STE 401National City, CA 91950-2978

Mailing Address655 Euclid Ave Ste 304National City, CA 91950-2974 · (619) 267-8303 · Fax (619) 267-4835

Phone(619) 267-8303

Fax(619) 267-4835

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 25, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2024

✔ NPI 1457662264 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207N00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A120411

Definition

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License A120411 (CA)

Also ListedDermatology · Pediatric DermatologyTaxonomy 207NP0225X · License A120411 (CA)

655 EUCLID AVE STE 401, National City, CA 91950

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1222 W Madison AveEl Cajon, CA 92020-3406 · Phone (619) 579-5115

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

Dr. Nicholas Joseph Celano 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 ID749593721

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150720002621

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

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Celano reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

William F Resh MD, Skin & Skin Cancer Medical Group Of San Diego, Inc.

Same address

Specialist

655 EUCLID AVE STE 304
National City, CA 91950

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
19 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1790973162 (619) 267-8303

Rawi Medical PC

20 mi

Geriatric Medicine

3525 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD STE 359
San Diego, CA 92130

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1942782677 (858) 252-2700

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 14

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003

This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.

811 services121 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

404 services229 patients

Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 17110

"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.

226 services171 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000

"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.

167 services139 patients

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 17004

This procedure involves removing 15 or more precancerous skin growths to prevent them from developing into cancer. It's done using various methods like freezing, creams, or minor surgery. The goal is to protect your health by stopping cancer before it starts.

134 services96 patients

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.

118 services92 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203

This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.

112 services112 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

95 services95 patients

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

55 services25 patients

Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102

A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.

34 services34 patients

Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths 11900

This procedure involves injecting medication into 1-7 skin growths. The medication helps to reduce the size of the growths or completely eliminate them. It's a simple, quick, and usually painless process performed by a medical professional.

25 services20 patients

Shaving of skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm 11301

This procedure involves the careful removal of a small skin growth on the body, arms, or legs. It's done by shaving off the growth that's 0.6-1.0 cm in size. It's a common, safe method to treat non-cancerous skin growths and improve skin appearance.

22 services17 patients

Shaving of skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less 11310

This procedure involves the careful removal of a small skin growth on the face or related areas. A medical professional uses a special tool to gently shave off the growth, which is 0.5 cm or less. It's a common, safe procedure.

15 services13 patients

Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags 11200

Skin tag removal is a simple procedure where small, benign growths on the skin are carefully removed. This can be achieved through several methods such as freezing, burning, or cutting off the skin tags. The process is quick, typically painless with local anesthesia, and aids in skin smoothness.

14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91950 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

$94.87 typical visit price

range $62.10 – $184.71

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$76.87 typical visit price

range $20.62 – $151.42

Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)

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.

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.

75/100

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

Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

99%6,603 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

0%1,069 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

0%2,692 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

7%2,692 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Psoriasis: Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention for Patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients on a Biological Immune Response Modifier

Percentage of patients whose providers are ensuring active tuberculosis prevention either through yearly negative standard tuberculosis screening tests or are reviewing the patient's history to determine if they have had appropriate management for a recent or…

100%46 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

BROOKE RESH SATEESH MD

Dermatology

655 EUCLID AVE STE 401
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950

San Diego County (619) 267-8303

PHILIP R COHEN MD

Dermatology

655 EUCLID AVE STE 401
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950

San Diego County (619) 267-8303

ALBERT A. MCCLAIN, JR., M.D., INC.

Otolaryngology

655 EUCLID AVE STE 401
NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950

San Diego County (619) 267-8440

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 Celano's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Celano is 1457662264. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2010.

Where is Nicholas Celano located?

Nicholas Celano practices at 655 Euclid Ave Ste 401, National City, CA 91950. The listed phone number is (619) 267-8303.

What is Nicholas Celano's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Nicholas Celano enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Celano 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 Celano's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Celano reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: William F Resh MD, Skin & Skin Cancer Medical Group Of San Diego, Inc. (National City, CA) and Rawi Medical PC (San Diego, CA). 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 Celano's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Celano was last updated on September 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.