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Active NPI 1952551376 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Meaghan V Nitka , MD

Internal Medicine • Lowell, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Meaghan Nitka, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Lowell, MA. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2008, Dr. Nitka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1 HOSPITAL DR.

Dr. Nitka is affiliated with Merrimack Valley Emergency Associates, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, critical care, first, emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1 Hospital Dr

Lowell, MA 018521311

Telephone 9789348323
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2008

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Lowell, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
18 Yrs -5.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 23.8 Yrs
State Avg: 29.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
63 Specialists

Practicing in Lowell, MA (7127 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
31.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
80.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nitka (18 Years) 18 Yrs
Lowell Specialty Average (23.8 Years) 23.8 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
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity
345 327 $880.00 $178.65
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
64 64 $1140.00 $219.66
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
61 60 $596.00 $123.82

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License MA 237339

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License MA 250557

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Merrimack Valley Emergency Associates, Inc.

295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 018542134

Phone: 6179376000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

39 Associated Practitioners
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Nurse Practitioner

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Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

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Registered Nurse

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Maureen Schaefer

Physical Therapist

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Emily O'brien , LICSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1114585312

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

Ashley Tobey , PMHNP

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1154705572

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active September 26, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 26, 2013

Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR, LOWELL, MA 018521311 (Tel: 9789348323)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 26, 2013

Registered at 1 HOSPITAL DR, LOWELL, MA 018521311

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 26, 2013

Recorded as MEAGHAN NITKA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 26, 2013

Emergency Medicine (License #250557 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 22, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952551376
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 22, 2008
Last Update: September 26, 2013
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1 Hospital Dr

Lowell, MA 018521311

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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