George Arthur Nicola, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Caldwell, ID

George Arthur Nicola, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Caldwell, Idaho. He went to Rush Medical College Of Rush University and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopedic And Fracture Clinic Pa and his current practice location is 206 E Elm St, Caldwell, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 459-4511.

George Arthur Nicola is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M6021) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427047117.

Contact Information

George Arthur Nicola, MD
206 E Elm St,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4815
(208) 459-4511
(208) 459-6602

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Physician's Profile

Full NameGeorge Arthur Nicola
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience45 Years
Location206 E Elm St, Caldwell, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • George Arthur Nicola attended and graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427047117
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355301268
  • Enrollment ID: I20120104000501

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for George Arthur Nicola such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427047117NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery M6021 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, IDHospital
Treasure Valley HospitalBoise, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopedic And Fracture Clinic Pa78108003987

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. George Arthur Nicola allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopedic & Fracture Clinic Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184739351
PECOS PAC ID: 7810800398
Enrollment ID: O20031111000145

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. George Arthur Nicola is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
George Arthur Nicola, MD
206 E Elm St,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4815

Ph: (208) 459-4511
George Arthur Nicola, MD
206 E Elm St,
Caldwell, ID 83605-4815

Ph: (208) 459-4511

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Caldwell, ID

Robert G Hansen, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 206 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-459-4511    Fax: 208-459-6602
Craig R Jamison, PAC
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 206 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-459-4511    Fax: 208-459-4511
John Quentin Smith, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 206 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-459-4511    Fax: 208-459-6602
Charles Phillip Schneider, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 206 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-459-4511    Fax: 208-459-6602
Michael T Daines, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 206 E Elm St, Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: 208-459-4511    Fax: 208-459-6602

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