Active NPI 1770572760 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Michael Edward Nickas

Urology • Castro Valley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Michael Nickas is a registered Urology practitioner in Castro Valley, CA. With approximately 37 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 1989, Michael Nickas provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 20055 LAKE CHABOT RD.

Michael Nickas accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20055 Lake Chabot Rd
#100

Castro Valley, CA 945465331

Telephone 5108890270

Fax 5108898954

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Pacific Brain & Spine Med Grp Inc Facility NPI 1023075678

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1989

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Castro Valley, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

37 Yrs +6.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.3 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Castro Valley, CA (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

33.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

60.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nickas (37 Years) 37 Yrs

Castro Valley Specialty Average (30.3 Years) 30.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	496	315	$185.00	$102.44
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	182	23	$611.56	$178.26
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	65	55	$530.00	$289.92
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	50	33	$150.00	$81.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	47	$250.00	$124.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	38	34	$270.00	$133.90
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$350.00	$184.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	22	$280.00	$143.56
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	16	11	$796.88	$174.37
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	14	14	$700.00	$277.28
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$550.00	$171.44

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	560	318	$185.00	$107.11
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	197	29	$611.56	$170.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	91	91	$250.00	$132.16
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	54	43	$530.00	$309.83
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	15	$150.00	$88.04
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	25	24	$270.00	$144.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	12	$280.00	$150.64
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	13	12	$140.00	$107.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	534	315	$185.08	$106.54
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	171	22	$611.56	$177.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	114	$240.70	$131.08
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	60	42	$530.00	$314.34
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	45	40	$140.00	$107.02
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	41	18	$150.00	$78.79
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	28	28	$270.00	$149.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$280.00	$139.27

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	571	325	$183.79	$108.21
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	233	29	$611.56	$185.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	112	112	$229.51	$132.55
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	86	76	$140.00	$108.58
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	62	49	$530.00	$301.82
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	36	36	$270.00	$151.52
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	30	19	$149.50	$80.27
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	12	12	$1600.00	$822.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	614	322	$140.00	$86.06
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	282	34	$611.56	$223.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$204.30	$123.42
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	79	75	$140.00	$86.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	53	50	$250.00	$148.76
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	52	45	$410.00	$256.60
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	39	25	$135.00	$78.62
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	11	11	$480.00	$293.64
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	11	11	$1600.00	$802.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	701	390	$114.66	$87.51
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	229	36	$606.22	$224.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	125	$170.95	$126.57
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	88	63	$331.59	$234.64
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	69	37	$111.78	$80.80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	57	54	$250.00	$151.50
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	17	17	$1600.00	$828.08
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	13	$866.67	$170.23
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$390.77	$302.73
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$245.83	$163.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	664	375	$110.00	$80.42
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	192	29	$611.56	$211.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	176	176	$167.00	$119.02
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	106	81	$320.00	$192.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	37	35	$250.00	$143.25
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	32	21	$92.00	$76.55
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	13	13	$225.00	$115.05
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$300.00	$287.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	561	340	$105.38	$78.52
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	149	23	$611.56	$209.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	137	137	$167.00	$114.70
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	87	64	$320.00	$183.85
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	53	15	$80.00	$37.40
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	46	45	$228.26	$139.98
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	22	15	$92.00	$74.26
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	16	16	$1600.00	$882.64
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	12	12	$300.00	$275.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CA G70673

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

19 Associated Practitioners

John Mino

Specialist

NPI 1083659890

Dr. Lawrence Dickinson , MD

Neurological Surgery

NPI 1083669592

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Wing Chin , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1124052576

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Ricardo Da Roza , MD

Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

NPI 1184669285

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Cynthia Mahoney , MD

Specialist

NPI 1205849031

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Tara Jordan , MMS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1366795395

MMS, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 23, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2007

Registered at 20055 LAKE CHABOT RD, #100, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 945465331 (Tel: 5108890270)

📍

Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2007

Registered at 20055 LAKE CHABOT RD, #100, CASTRO VALLEY, CA 945465331 (Tel: 5108890270)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 23, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL NICKAS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 23, 2007

Urology (License #G70673 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 21, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770572760

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: October 21, 2005

Last Update: July 23, 2007

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

20055 Lake Chabot Rd, #100

Castro Valley, CA 945465331

Phone: 5108890270

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