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DR. NICHOLAS JAMES MINISSALE DO
NPI 1558922153
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine in Lewes, DE

Active since June 25, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201, LEWES, DE 19958(302) 644-3311(302) 644-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 12, 2026, Aug 10, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Nicholas James Minissale Do NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS JAMES MINISSALE DO (NPI 1558922153) is an individual orthopaedic surgery of the spine provider in Lewes, Delaware, licensed in Delaware (C2-0024693) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill, and maintains a secondary practice location in Millsboro.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558922153
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0117X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS JAMES MINISSALECredential: DO
Location Address12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201Lewes, DE 19958-4991
Mailing Address211 Executive Dr Ste 11Newark, DE 19702-3358 · (302) 731-2888 · Fax (302) 644-3300
Phone(302) 644-3311
Fax(302) 644-3300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1558922153 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic Surgery of the SpineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0117X
License✔ Licensed in DE · C2-0024693
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic surgeons of the spine deal with the evaluation and nonoperative and operative treatment of the full spectrum of primary spinal disorders including trauma, degenerative, deformity, tumor, and reconstructive.
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201, Lewes, DE 19958
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1395 Old Landing Rd Ste 201Millsboro, DE 19966-1249 · Phone (302) 644-3311 · Fax (302) 644-3300

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicholas James Minissale Do 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 ID7517405319
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250617003435
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

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.

Fusion of additional segment of spine 22614
Fusion of an additional segment of the spine is a surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae together. This is done to stabilize the spine and reduce pain or correct a deformity. The procedure involves using bone grafts, rods, or screws to secure the spine.
42 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500025
Location500 17th AvenueSeattle, WA 98122 · King County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

SHANNON FITZPATRICK MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
JOSEPH A CARDINALE MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
PROSPER TARLEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
CAMERON YAU MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
BRYAN T PEPPER PA
Physician Assistant
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
DR. MARK M MENENDEZ D.P.M.
Podiatrist
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
PETER JO COVELESKI DO
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311
DR. PATRICK W KANE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
12100 BLACK SWAN DR STE 201
LEWES, DE 19958
Sussex County (302) 644-3311

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 Minissale's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Minissale is 1558922153. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2019.

Where is Nicholas Minissale located?

Nicholas Minissale practices at 12100 Black Swan Dr Ste 201, Lewes, DE 19958. The listed phone number is (302) 644-3311.

What is Nicholas Minissale's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine, with taxonomy code 207XS0117X.

Is Nicholas Minissale enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Minissale 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.

What insurance does Nicholas Minissale accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Nicholas Minissale 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 Minissale affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Minissale is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Minissale was last updated on July 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 27 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.