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NICHOLAS ABEND MD
NPI 1679638969
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since December 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - NEUROLOGY, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 590-1719(215) 590-1771 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Nicholas Abend Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS ABEND MD (NPI 1679638969) is an individual neurology with special qualifications in child neurology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD427011) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679638969
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0402X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS ABENDCredential: MD
Location Address3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - NEUROLOGYPhiladelphia, PA 19104-4319
Mailing Address100 E Penn Sq, 9th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19107-3323 · (267) 425-9234 · Fax (267) 425-9299
Phone(215) 590-1719
Fax(215) 590-1771
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateDecember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2013
✔ NPI 1679638969 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0402X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD427011
Definition
A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Nicholas Abend Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Abend reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Childrens Health Care Associates, Inc
Same address
Neurology
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,225 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033204086 (215) 590-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.21 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

AARON DORFMAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - CARDIOLOGY
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-4040
MS. NICOLE MARIE KOEPKE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - EMERGENCY MED
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1944
DR. CASSANDRA ALYS LIGH MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-2208
DR. PREETI SOI
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-7555
ROSALIND USHER M.D.
Pediatrics (Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD, DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-6336
DR. MATTHEW DAVID SCHREIER MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
DR. TERRENCE CALDWELL JR. PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000
ALYSSA STIEFEL CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia County (215) 590-1000

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 Abend's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Abend is 1679638969. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 27, 2006.

Where is Nicholas Abend located?

Nicholas Abend practices at 3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia - Neurology, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 590-1719.

What is Nicholas Abend's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0402X.

Is Nicholas Abend enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Abend is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicholas Abend's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Abend reassigns Medicare benefits to Childrens Health Care Associates, Inc (Philadelphia, PA). The 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 Abend'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 Abend was last updated on April 18, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.