Active NPI 1679863526 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Nicholas Early , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Cincinnati, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Early, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Cincinnati, OH. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2011, Dr. Early delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4355 FERGUSON DR.

Dr. Early is affiliated with Orthocincy Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Psc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4355 Ferguson Dr

Cincinnati, OH 452455136

Telephone 5132322663

Fax 8598177848

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Sleep Centers Of Eastgate Llc Facility NPI 1477500726

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Cincinnati, OH

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

15 Yrs -9.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.5 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

102 Specialists

Practicing in Cincinnati, OH (984 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Early (15 Years) 15 Yrs

Cincinnati Specialty Average (24.5 Years) 24.5 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,536	109	$4.00	$0.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	149	$155.00	$83.32
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	156	92	$341.60	$102.01
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	116	93	$116.00	$42.32
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	109	31	$600.00	$124.60
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	108	64	$279.83	$67.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	98	75	$185.00	$115.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	64	55	$101.53	$31.39
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	42	21	$102.00	$35.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$198.00	$105.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$275.00	$155.08
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	22	22	$1241.00	$118.81
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	21	21	$1241.00	$129.70
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	11	$81.00	$23.34
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$4704.00	$1107.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,288	92	$4.00	$1.07
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	295	118	$284.33	$69.69
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	169	37	$600.00	$125.52
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	133	102	$179.38	$119.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	86	$145.30	$84.13
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	109	87	$118.13	$43.87
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	83	69	$98.39	$30.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	52	52	$275.00	$156.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$198.00	$101.02
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	27	21	$96.89	$38.78
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	25	25	$96.52	$30.21
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$94.00	$34.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	936	76	$4.00	$1.14
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	219	98	$283.00	$72.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	120	91	$176.00	$123.80
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	96	19	$198.00	$130.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	92	67	$120.72	$87.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	80	74	$141.53	$53.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	67	67	$275.00	$160.89
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	63	53	$105.24	$33.96
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	48	12	$600.00	$138.63
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	36	21	$87.17	$35.24
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$198.00	$108.75
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	15	14	$106.53	$39.38
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$578.00	$192.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	580	50	$4.66	$1.27
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	115	61	$268.75	$72.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	95	71	$176.00	$125.69
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	66	14	$224.08	$134.25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	63	63	$275.00	$164.49
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	60	51	$123.05	$46.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	60	45	$116.93	$87.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	29	$98.64	$31.88
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	31	21	$87.39	$36.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$194.62	$109.66
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$94.00	$32.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	698	61	$12.00	$1.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	229	123	$109.00	$72.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	192	84	$179.92	$67.77
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	135	36	$319.00	$143.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	68	54	$74.00	$40.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	60	60	$161.00	$102.25
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	54	46	$52.00	$29.98
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	24	24	$291.00	$200.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	11	$65.27	$39.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	542	56	$12.00	$1.54
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	283	147	$109.00	$70.90
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	201	81	$179.18	$63.22
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	146	34	$316.00	$141.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	71	$161.00	$104.16
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	69	61	$73.20	$37.67
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	51	44	$50.59	$27.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	33	18	$55.03	$33.97
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	25	20	$52.00	$30.18
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	19	$291.00	$197.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	200	24	$12.00	$1.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	169	106	$109.00	$69.99
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	93	63	$66.00	$41.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$161.00	$104.05
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	73	37	$176.99	$67.46
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	70	53	$50.97	$27.08
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	64	14	$312.05	$142.63
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	51	45	$74.00	$37.18
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	35	14	$54.80	$28.92
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	13	$59.96	$35.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$159.00	$103.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	17	$291.00	$198.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	41	27	$66.00	$41.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$161.00	$100.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$159.00	$102.86

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-11

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OH 35.128097

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

Orthocincy Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Psc

2123 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452192906

Phone: 8593012663

Orthocincy Orthopaedics And Sports Medicine Psc

7910 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452554210

Phone: 5132322663

Secondary Practice Locations

7910 Beechmont Ave

Cincinnati, OH 452554210

Phone: 5132322663

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Podiatrist

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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

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Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

16 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2024

Recorded as NICHOLAS EARLY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2024

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35.128097 in OH)

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Updated Practice Location May 25, 2021

Registered at 4355 FERGUSON DR, CINCINNATI, OH 452455136 (Tel: 5132322663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 25, 2021

Registered at 560 S LOOP RD, EDGEWOOD, KY 410173405 (Tel: 8593012663)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 17, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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NPI Profile Active September 05, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 05, 2017

Registered at 4440 GLEN ESTE WITHAMSVILLE RD STE 500, CINCINNATI, OH 452451331 (Tel: (513) 753-7488)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 05, 2017

Registered at 4440 GLEN ESTE WITHAMSVILLE RD STE 500, CINCINNATI, OH 452451331 (Tel: (513) 753-7488)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 05, 2017

Recorded as NICHOLAS EARLY

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 05, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #35.128097 in OH)

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NPI Profile Active April 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2011

Registered at 400 WABASH AVE, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, AKRON, OH 443072433 (Tel: 3303446000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2011

Registered at 400 WABASH AVE, DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY, AKRON, OH 443072433

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2011

Recorded as NICHOLAS EARLY

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2011

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2011

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679863526

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 12, 2011

Last Update: April 11, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

560 S Loop Rd

Edgewood, KY 410173405

Phone: 8593012663

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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