NICHOLAS LOPEZ
NPI 1821540147
Physician Assistant in Huntsville, AL

Q: What is Nicholas Lopez's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Lopez is 1821540147. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2016.

Q: What is Nicholas Lopez's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Lopez was last updated on January 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since November 03, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

87.58/100

CMS Quality Rating

4715 WHITESBURG DR SE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802(256) 881-5151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2023, Nov 3, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Nicholas Lopez NPPES

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

NICHOLAS LOPEZ (NPI 1821540147) is an individual physician assistant in Huntsville, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since November 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821540147

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS LOPEZ

Location Address4715 WHITESBURG DR SEHuntsville, AL 35802-1632

Mailing Address4715 Whitesburg Dr SeHuntsville, AL 35802-1632

Phone(256) 881-5151

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2023

✔ NPI 1821540147 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

4715 WHITESBURG DR SE, Huntsville, AL 35802

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Lopez 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 ID547542250

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170112001727

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 11

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.

Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22853

Spine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.

63 services42 patients

Partial removal of bone of additional segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 63053

This procedure involves partially removing a bone section in the lower back to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. It's performed during a spinal fusion, where bones in the lower back are joined to improve stability and reduce pain.

26 services23 patients

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.

25 services16 patients

Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments 22845

This procedure involves positioning a stabilizing device on the front of 2-3 segments of your spine. It's designed to provide support and stability to your spine, potentially alleviating discomfort and improving mobility.

25 services25 patients

Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 63052

This procedure involves the partial removal of a bone segment in your lower back to relieve pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It's usually done during a spinal fusion in the lower back, which helps to stabilize your spine by joining two or more vertebrae together.

25 services25 patients

Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 22633

This procedure, called lumbar spinal fusion, involves joining two or more vertebrae in your lower back. It includes a partial removal of a spine bone and disc to alleviate pain and improve stability. The goal is to reduce motion between vertebrae and prevent nerve irritation.

24 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35802 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

$81.90 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

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.

87.58/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

71.44

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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