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DR. NICHOLAS ANTONIO CHIERA D.O.
NPI 1689826125
Hospitalist in Marietta, GA

Active since October 15, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.93/100
CMS Quality Rating
677 CHURCH ST NE, MARIETTA, GA 30060(770) 793-5913 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 29, 2019, Aug 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Nicholas Antonio Chiera D.o. NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS ANTONIO CHIERA D.O. (NPI 1689826125) is an individual hospitalist provider in Marietta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (80714) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689826125
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS ANTONIO CHIERACredential: D.O.
Location Address677 CHURCH ST NEMarietta, GA 30060
Mailing Address805 Sandy Plains Road, Medical Staff ServicesMarietta, GA 30066-6340
Phone(770) 793-5913
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateOctober 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1689826125 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 80714
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 80714 (GA), OS016606 (PA)
677 CHURCH ST NE, Marietta, GA 30060
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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 Antonio Chiera D.o. 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 ID6204064843
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190819003055
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110035
Location677 Church StreetMarietta, GA 30060 · Cobb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30060 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

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.

92.93/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.38
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

JILLIAN MARIE BLALOCK DO
Emergency Medicine
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-5000
JAMIN GRAHAM MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-5000
SAUMYA GURBANI MD, PHD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
677 CHURCH ST NE, ATTN: GME
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-7742
JULIA PATRICIA KENDRICK
Registered Nurse
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-5000
DR. HALEY PUCKETT LAWHORN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-5000
MRS. RHONDA KIM LEE NP-C
Registered Nurse (Wound Care)
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-7173
DEVIN HORTON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 794-0477
BRITNEY ELIZABETH BECKETT
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
677 CHURCH ST NE
MARIETTA, GA 30060
Cobb County (770) 793-5000

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 Chiera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Chiera is 1689826125. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 15, 2008.

Where is Nicholas Chiera located?

Nicholas Chiera practices at 677 Church St NE, Marietta, GA 30060. The listed phone number is (770) 793-5913.

What is Nicholas Chiera's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nicholas Chiera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Chiera 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 Chiera accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Nicholas Chiera 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 Chiera affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Chiera is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Chiera was last updated on October 29, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.