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Active NPI 1801193883 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas J Dirig , DO

Orthopaedic Surgery • Carson City, NV

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Dirig, DO is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Carson City, NV. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 2011, Dr. Dirig delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 973 MICA DRIVE.

Dr. Dirig maintains professional affiliations with Custom Physical Therapy Limited Partnership, James J Lynch Md Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg, hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

973 Mica Drive
Suite 201

Carson City, NV 897057255

Telephone 7757836190
Fax 7757836191
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Carson City, NV

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs -13.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
8 Specialists

Practicing in Carson City, NV (171 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
88.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Dirig (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Carson City Specialty Average (28.6 Years) 28.6 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
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg
2,432 29 $145.00 $17.18
J7318 Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg
1,800 15 $52.00 $6.53
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
608 79 $10.00 $0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
272 169 $264.00 $90.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
257 214 $558.00 $126.36
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
215 117 $1083.90 $72.98
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
158 124 $450.00 $47.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
121 108 $300.00 $47.04
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
68 64 $600.00 $179.86
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views
57 50 $194.91 $32.76
80307 Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers
53 51 $876.00 $59.89
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
48 45 $12058.00 $1249.38
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
45 44 $10594.00 $1240.42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
28 28 $671.00 $166.04
G0482 Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms
24 24 $993.00 $194.77
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
23 23 $450.00 $110.60
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views
16 16 $450.00 $54.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
16 15 $400.00 $33.20
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
14 13 $2500.00 $203.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-07-20
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NV DO2180

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IL 036.138409

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

James J Lynch Md Ltd

2874 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 897061682

Phone: 7757836190

James J Lynch Md Ltd

2874 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 897061685

Phone: 7757836190

Custom Physical Therapy Limited Partnership

440 E Golden Valley Rd, Reno, NV 895065722

Phone: 7753603000

James J Lynch Md Ltd

10539 Professional Cir, Reno, NV 895213858

Phone: 7757936190

James J Lynch Md Ltd

973 Mica Dr, Carson City, NV 897057258

Phone: 7757836190

James J Lynch Md Ltd

1470 Medical Pkwy, Carson City, NV 897034647

Phone: 7753488800

James J Lynch Md Ltd

7700 Rancharrah Pkwy, Reno, NV 895117659

Phone: 7753488800

James J Lynch Md Ltd

780 Vista Blvd, Sparks, NV 894346677

Phone: 7753488800

James J Lynch Md Ltd

2874 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 897061681

Phone: 7757836190

James J Lynch Md Ltd

961 Mica Dr, Carson City, NV 897057269

Phone: 7753488800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

27 Associated Practitioners
Jeromy Dyer

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003927633
Ashten Howard

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083145809
Dr. Taylor Blattenberger , DPT

Physical Therapist - Orthopedic

NPI 1144701954

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Joseph Walls , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1154323277

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jessica Yurtinus , MSPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1174504112

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Dr. Marco Mendoza , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1255627964

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

17 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location July 20, 2021

Registered at 973 MICA DRIVE, SUITE 201, CARSON CITY, NV 897057255 (Tel: 7757836190)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 20, 2021

Recorded as NICHOLAS DIRIG, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 20, 2021

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036.138409 in IL)

NPI Profile Active August 02, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2017

Registered at 973 MICA DR, SUITE 201, CARSON CITY, NV 897057255 (Tel: 7757836190)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 02, 2017

Registered at 973 MICA DR, SUITE 201, CARSON CITY, NV 897057255 (Tel: 7757836190)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 02, 2017

Recorded as NICHOLAS DIRIG, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036.138409 in IL)

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Updated Practice Location March 16, 2017

Registered at 973 MICA DR, SUITE 201, CARSON CITY, NV 897057255 (Tel: 7757836190)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 16, 2017

Registered at 973 MICA DR, SUITE 201, CARSON CITY, NV 897057255 (Tel: 7757836190)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 16, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI Profile Active May 26, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 26, 2016

Registered at 5841 S MARYLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606371447 (Tel: 7737021000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 26, 2016

Registered at 13371 ASH CT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 604633144

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 26, 2016

Recorded as NICHOLAS DIRIG, D.O.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 26, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #036.138409 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 28, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801193883
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 28, 2011
Last Update: July 20, 2021
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

973 Mica Dr, Suite 201

Carson City, NV 897057255

Phone: 7757836190

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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