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DR. NICHOLAS JAMES NOVAK DO
NPI 1740843986
Otolaryngology in Lackland Afb, TX

Active since April 14, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP, LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236(210) 292-5420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2026, Jun 20, 2025, Apr 12, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Nicholas James Novak Do NPPES

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

DR. NICHOLAS JAMES NOVAK DO (NPI 1740843986) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Lackland Afb, Texas, licensed in Kansas (05-51224) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Fort Sam Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740843986
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICHOLAS JAMES NOVAKCredential: DO
Location Address1100 WILFORD HALL LOOPLackland Afb, TX 78236-5638
Mailing Address1100 Wilford Hall LoopLackland Afb, TX 78236-5638
Phone(210) 292-5420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1740843986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 05-51224✔ Licensed in MO · 2025018162
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP, Lackland Afb, TX 78236
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · Phone (210) 916-2985

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

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 James Novak 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 ID9830604719
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250711001202, I20250723003837
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

2

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

Truman Medical Center Incorporated
703 mi
Emergency Medicine
7900 LEES SUMMIT RD
Kansas City, MO 64139
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 364 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396913802 (816) 404-7000
Kansas University Physicians Inc
704 mi
Internal Medicine
4000 CAMBRIDGE ST
Kansas City, KS 66160
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
  • 2,139 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003858333 (913) 588-2527

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kansas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kansas City, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number170040
Location4000 Cambridge StreetKansas City, KS 66160 · Wyandotte County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78236 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

DR. HENRY ANDREW FOERSTER DMD
Dentist (Periodontics)
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 292-6990
PARAMJIT BHULLAR MD
Ophthalmology (Cornea and External Diseases Specialist)
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 916-9900
SARAH MCDONALD MD
Pediatrics
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 292-4277
DANIEL ALLAN WEIDNER DO
Emergency Medicine
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 292-3403
THOMAS BERNARD HOLLAND PSY. D
Psychologist (Clinical)
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78236
Bexar County (304) 702-5431
MICHELL ALEXANDRE LLERENA
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 997-2060
MS. KIMBERLY K MORGAN APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
JBSA LACKLAND, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 925-8318
CASEY PRITCHETT IDMT
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Medical Technicians)
1100 WILFORD HALL LOOP
LACKLAND AFB, TX 78236
Bexar County (210) 292-4277

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 Novak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Novak is 1740843986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2019.

Where is Nicholas Novak located?

Nicholas Novak practices at 1100 Wilford Hall Loop, Lackland Afb, TX 78236. The listed phone number is (210) 292-5420.

What is Nicholas Novak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Nicholas Novak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Novak 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 Novak's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Novak reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Truman Medical Center Incorporated (Kansas City, MO) and Kansas University Physicians Inc (Kansas City, KS). 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 Novak's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Novak accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Nicholas Novak 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 Novak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Novak is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Novak was last updated on August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.