Active NPI 1629095237 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Nicholas , MD

Anesthesiology • Neptune, NJ

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Nicholas, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Neptune, NJ. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1988, Dr. Nicholas delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1945 RTE 33.

Dr. Nicholas maintains professional affiliations with Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc, Holy Name Anesthesia Partners and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1945 Rte 33

Neptune, NJ 07753

Telephone 7327764945

Fax 7327764550

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Complex Care Pc Facility NPI 1154379626

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Neptune, NJ

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

38 Yrs +20.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 17.6 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

55 Specialists

Practicing in Neptune, NJ (1783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

90.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicholas (38 Years) 38 Yrs

Neptune Specialty Average (17.6 Years) 17.6 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
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	26	26	$1459.42	$138.13
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1275.71	$126.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$1556.04	$157.82
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	13	13	$3967.38	$413.05
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$1283.33	$72.45
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	12	11	$1523.83	$158.01

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	41	41	$1516.10	$163.21
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1425.53	$144.59
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	15	15	$1200.00	$32.95
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	14	14	$6055.50	$605.59
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$1737.75	$187.62
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	12	12	$2068.50	$205.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	22	21	$1415.32	$162.23
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	15	15	$2122.90	$245.06
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	13	13	$2599.38	$301.97
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement	12	12	$3933.88	$451.81
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	11	11	$1272.73	$33.42
01924 Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries	11	11	$2657.05	$273.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1479.71	$177.01
01844 Anesthesia for placement or revision of blood flow shunt	12	12	$2505.75	$283.83
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	11	11	$1950.00	$233.85
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	11	11	$3804.27	$423.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	89	89	$897.44	$126.41
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	78	76	$1031.50	$129.32
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	45	45	$2205.23	$145.23
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	32	32	$1199.16	$160.52
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	23	23	$1832.15	$145.59
00534 Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator	23	22	$2466.33	$150.29
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	22	20	$1558.23	$117.33
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	22	22	$3970.91	$199.47
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	18	18	$5659.33	$418.75
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	12	12	$3748.88	$323.85
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	11	11	$1035.27	$61.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	72	72	$1009.88	$121.78
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	69	68	$1122.15	$116.11
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	43	43	$2352.93	$159.34
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	33	32	$4080.82	$201.32
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	29	29	$1962.10	$132.64
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	27	27	$1346.61	$134.72
00320 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus and neck, age 1 year or older	22	22	$2979.07	$197.19
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	22	22	$3478.98	$230.69
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	19	19	$1300.00	$34.06
01920 Anesthesia for procedure on heart vessels and chambers	19	19	$2201.45	$135.43
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	19	19	$1300.00	$69.93
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	17	17	$5622.88	$467.87
00534 Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator	17	17	$2568.26	$158.02
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$3276.00	$333.34
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	12	12	$762.50	$100.84
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest	12	12	$3937.38	$263.56
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$1533.41	$101.01
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	11	11	$2472.95	$217.31

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	158	156	$1170.47	$144.87
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	83	83	$1109.01	$116.67
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	36	36	$2090.29	$173.29
01920 Anesthesia for procedure on heart vessels and chambers	26	26	$2077.50	$145.03
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	23	23	$4208.61	$209.46
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	16	15	$1898.81	$182.67
00534 Anesthesia for insertion or replace of pacing heart defibrillator	16	16	$2666.63	$209.09
00104 Anesthesia for electroshock therapy	14	12	$995.89	$83.23
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	13	13	$2424.00	$176.80
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$3382.50	$225.26
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	12	12	$5297.50	$375.82
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	12	12	$1300.00	$66.81
01230 Anesthesia for open procedure on upper two-thirds of thigh bone	12	12	$3186.63	$275.31
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	12	12	$3185.00	$268.27
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$3426.68	$303.11
01916 Anesthesia for diagnostic x-ray procedure on arteries or veins	11	11	$2067.00	$146.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-07-11

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License NJ 25MA07324900

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207LP2900X

State License NJ 25MA07324900

An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Holy Name Anesthesia Partners

718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 076664245

Phone: 2018332300

Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc

1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753

Phone: 7324133626

Secondary Practice Locations

1945 State Route 33

Neptune, NJ 077534859

Phone: 7328970200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

24 Associated Practitioners

Maurissa Hammond , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1023772092

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Emily Wang , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1043772940

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Andrea Earley , DNP, CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1104581669

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Nanaama O'hene , MD

Anesthesiology

NPI 1124606819

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Kathryn Gutkin , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1164843371

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dathan Enoch , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1255366365

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location July 16, 2024

Registered at 1945 RTE 33, NEPTUNE, NJ 07753 (Tel: 7327764945)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 16, 2024

Registered at 331 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD STE 220, RED BANK, NJ 077015792 (Tel: 7328070877)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 16, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #25MA07324900 in NJ)

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NPI Profile Active October 20, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 20, 2011

Registered at 1945 STATE ROUTE 33, NEPTUNE, NJ 077534859 (Tel: 7328970200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 20, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 307, NEPTUNE, NJ 077540307 (Tel: 7328970200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 20, 2011

Recorded as THOMAS NICHOLAS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 20, 2011

Anesthesiology (License #25MA07324900 in NJ)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1629095237

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 17, 2006

Last Update: July 16, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

331 Newman Springs Rd Ste 220

Red Bank, NJ 077015792

Phone: 7328070877

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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