Active NPI 1326030446 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Nicholas , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Clinton Twp, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Nicholas, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Clinton Twp, MI. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996, Dr. Nicholas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 21510 HARRINGTON ST.

Dr. Nicholas maintains professional affiliations with Center For Orthopedic Surgery, Mclaren Macomb and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg, therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

21510 Harrington St
Suite 101

Clinton Twp, MI 480362362

Telephone 5866271100

Fax 5866271120

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Center For Orthopedic Surgery Facility NPI 1861579294

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Clinton Twp, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +6.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.6 Yrs

State Avg: 24.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Clinton Twp, MI (1014 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

50.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicholas (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Clinton Twp Specialty Average (23.6 Years) 23.6 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
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	8,232	12	$5.00	$0.53
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	331	20	$64.85	$23.48
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	293	20	$48.00	$20.33
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	246	20	$53.94	$32.08
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	230	20	$40.12	$18.84
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	170	25	$5.00	$0.95
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	102	35	$169.43	$55.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	101	72	$111.38	$88.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	55	$177.19	$125.00
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	38	31	$80.00	$38.36
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	21	$85.00	$45.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	21	$75.00	$32.64
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$313.33	$134.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$193.50	$103.30
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	17	17	$75.00	$37.26
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	15	14	$125.00	$99.31
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$88.00	$39.57
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$515.30	$179.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$293.58	$167.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	9,072	12	$5.00	$0.65
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	285	20	$65.00	$24.98
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	280	20	$48.00	$21.66
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	273	20	$40.00	$20.21
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	254	20	$54.00	$34.65
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	154	27	$5.00	$1.08
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	67	$111.99	$89.52
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	94	34	$173.68	$57.60
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	88	66	$174.93	$127.45
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	66	51	$80.00	$40.36
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes	32	18	$54.00	$26.11
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	29	24	$85.00	$45.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	19	$75.00	$35.55
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	20	$286.41	$135.42
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	21	11	$125.74	$82.00
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$197.48	$106.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$283.70	$158.00
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	18	18	$75.00	$39.07
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	17	17	$125.00	$102.42
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	13	12	$350.00	$186.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	12,264	15	$5.00	$1.66
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	232	40	$5.00	$1.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	143	96	$111.48	$90.76
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	136	52	$173.49	$58.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	107	83	$178.01	$129.77
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	73	49	$79.26	$41.80
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	42	32	$85.00	$44.51
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	33	$197.36	$110.10
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	32	32	$350.00	$188.73
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	31	27	$73.34	$35.27
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	15	$208.81	$105.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	16	$65.34	$29.00
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	14	14	$75.00	$40.20
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$415.00	$204.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	300	47	$5.00	$1.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	82	$114.69	$95.41
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	106	56	$169.12	$61.67
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	105	68	$70.00	$34.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	65	$179.30	$135.34
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	82	65	$75.00	$40.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$198.17	$113.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	37	26	$79.93	$42.37
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	36	35	$350.00	$192.41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	35	25	$75.00	$33.46
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	23	12	$53.10	$35.63
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	20	13	$52.87	$36.32
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$283.56	$171.22
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	17	12	$66.54	$32.47
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	14	13	$88.00	$41.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	184	33	$5.00	$1.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	109	80	$111.19	$75.85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	89	44	$168.48	$59.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	64	$173.30	$110.21
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	70	45	$67.67	$33.28
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	53	42	$75.00	$39.76
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	46	33	$78.15	$40.20
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	40	22	$76.88	$34.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$201.27	$106.62
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	23	23	$456.12	$212.78
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	17	17	$350.00	$186.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$300.00	$172.56

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	290	34	$5.00	$1.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	182	112	$111.54	$71.08
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	115	76	$68.56	$29.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	99	51	$169.42	$54.68
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	88	71	$74.29	$35.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	69	58	$176.74	$102.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	61	61	$204.34	$103.95
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	48	33	$85.00	$37.88
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	39	11	$499.36	$389.53
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	34	$430.72	$203.05
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	33	25	$73.19	$28.82
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	29	12	$77.64	$34.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$295.13	$151.71
99285 Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity	21	20	$350.00	$176.30
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	11	$45.09	$27.31
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	16	16	$250.00	$185.14
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$81.29	$43.33
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$3500.00	$1298.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	107	$109.27	$69.10
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	130	33	$30.00	$6.47
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	119	73	$67.20	$28.49
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	39	$170.09	$51.51
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	78	64	$75.00	$34.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	59	$177.89	$103.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	58	$198.36	$103.87
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	51	47	$422.66	$204.44
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	41	31	$67.63	$22.78
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	34	20	$71.93	$28.54
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	25	$85.00	$35.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	22	22	$284.05	$161.21
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	22	11	$42.84	$22.91
73552 X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views	22	11	$85.00	$25.68
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	20	12	$205.00	$104.62
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	14	14	$250.00	$186.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	81	$112.86	$68.43
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	90	21	$30.00	$6.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	87	55	$70.00	$28.24
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	66	50	$75.00	$33.54
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	63	61	$416.55	$196.96
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	57	57	$211.14	$103.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	52	45	$180.00	$101.72
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	45	19	$76.95	$30.36
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	24	$167.46	$51.31
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	21	$85.00	$31.60
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	32	19	$75.00	$27.75
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	24	13	$205.00	$101.20
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	21	11	$52.93	$26.37
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	18	11	$50.04	$21.65
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	14	14	$3500.00	$1175.11
99220 Hospital observation care, typically 70 minutes	12	12	$250.00	$179.96
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$290.25	$156.09
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$80.27	$39.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-09-29

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MI CN013237

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

4602688 (MI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Center For Orthopedic Surgery

21550 Harrington, Clinton Township, MI 480362378

Mclaren Macomb

37399 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI 480363672

Mclaren Macomb

1000 Harrington St, Mount Clemens, MI 480432920

Phone: 8104938000

Mclaren Macomb

36500 S Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI 480351772

Center For Orthopedic Surgery

21510 Harrington St, Clinton Township, MI 480362378

Phone: 5866271100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. James Kehoe , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1326095241

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Kevin Hanlon , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1932156932

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 04, 2022

Registered at 21510 HARRINGTON ST, SUITE 101, CLINTON TWP, MI 480362362 (Tel: 5866271100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 04, 2022

Registered at 21510 HARRINGTON ST., SUITE 101, CLINTON TWP, MI 480362362 (Tel: 5866271100)

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Updated Practice Location September 16, 2019

Registered at 21550 HARRINGTON ST STE A, CLINTON TWP, MI 480362362 (Tel: 5866271100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 16, 2019

Registered at 21550 HARRINGTON ST STE A, CLINTON TWP, MI 480362362 (Tel: 5866271100)

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NPI Profile Active February 19, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 19, 2014

Registered at 3100 CROSS CREEK PKWY, SUITE 200, AUBURN HILLS, MI 483262774 (Tel: 2483778000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 19, 2014

Registered at 3100 CROSS CREEK PKWY, SUITE 200, AUBURN HILLS, MI 483262774 (Tel: 2483778000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 19, 2014

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER NICHOLAS, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 19, 2014

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #CN013237 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 16, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1326030446

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 16, 2005

Last Update: October 04, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

21510 Harrington St., Suite 101

Clinton Twp, MI 480362362

Phone: 5866271100

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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