DR. NICHOLAS EDWARD GERKEN MD
NPI 1851688758
Orthopaedic Surgery in San Antonio, TX
About Dr. Nicholas Edward Gerken Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. NICHOLAS EDWARD GERKEN MD (NPI 1851688758) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (R4046) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Accepted 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
Dr. Nicholas Edward Gerken 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 18
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Baptist Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXMethodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXMedina Regional Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · Hondo, TXMethodist Hospital Stone Oak
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78258 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78258
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 Gerken's NPI number?
The NPI number for Nicholas Gerken is 1851688758. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2011.
Where is Nicholas Gerken located?
Nicholas Gerken practices at 1139 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 401, San Antonio, TX 78258. The listed phone number is (210) 874-3359.
What is Nicholas Gerken's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
Is Nicholas Gerken enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Nicholas Gerken 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 Gerken accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Nicholas Gerken 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 Gerken affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Nicholas Gerken is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, Methodist Hospital, Medina Regional Hospital and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Nicholas Gerken was last updated on January 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
