DR. NICHOLAS LEMME MD
NPI 1649761008
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in East Providence, RI

Q: What is Nicholas Lemme's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Lemme is 1649761008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2018.

Q: What is Nicholas Lemme's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Lemme was last updated on July 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since May 22, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

75.39/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 KETTLE POINT AVE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 02914(401) 457-1500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2026, Jun 24, 2024, Jun 6, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Nicholas Lemme Md NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS LEMME MD (NPI 1649761008) is an individual sports medicine provider in East Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD19048) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649761008

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207XX0005X

Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS LEMMECredential: MD

Location Address1 KETTLE POINT AVEEast Providence, RI 02914-5375

Mailing Address1 Kettle Point AveEast Providence, RI 02914-5375

Phone(401) 457-1500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018

Enumeration DateMay 22, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2026

✔ NPI 1649761008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Sports MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207XX0005X

License✔ Licensed in RI · MD19048

Definition

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License MD19048 (RI)

1 KETTLE POINT AVE, East Providence, RI 02914

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12 Dudley St Ste 200Providence, RI 02905-3252 · Phone (401) 457-1500

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 Lemme 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 ID6103171665

PECOS Enrollment IDI20230627001491

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 Lemme reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Orthopedics, Inc.

3.2 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

2 DUDLEY ST STE 200
Providence, RI 02905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
222 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235181041 (401) 457-1500

Orthomidwest, PLLC

907 mi

Orthopaedic Surgery

324 ROXBURY RD
Rockford, IL 61107

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
562 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1730136474 (815) 398-9491

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 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.

66 services45 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

28 services28 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221

Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.

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.

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipTribal

CMS Certification Number410007

Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County

Emergency services

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number410012

Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County

Emergency services

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.

75.39/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

59.78

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

62.35

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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