Active NPI 1164787834 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Mark Jonathan Nicolau , MD

Surgery • Bethlehem, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Mark Nicolau, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Bethlehem, PA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2012, Dr. Nicolau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2649 SCHOENERSVILLE RD STE 202.

Dr. Nicolau is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2649 Schoenersville Rd Ste 202

Bethlehem, PA 180177316

Telephone 4848841007

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Lehigh Valley Physician Group Facility NPI 1457309650

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Bethlehem, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs -9.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.4 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

50 Specialists

Practicing in Bethlehem, PA (1976 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

14.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

73.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Nicolau (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Bethlehem Specialty Average (23.4 Years) 23.4 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	34	$180.00	$79.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	34	$220.00	$105.66
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	29	$250.00	$113.67
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	28	28	$1566.43	$229.29
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	18	$180.00	$72.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	21	$109.11	$53.16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$325.00	$158.61
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	21	21	$1055.71	$137.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	20	19	$395.00	$163.76
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	14	14	$775.00	$166.37
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	12	12	$1726.56	$508.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	58	30	$170.52	$74.68
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	45	$147.86	$86.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	45	$216.89	$122.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$315.91	$161.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$208.24	$108.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	34	34	$264.26	$123.45
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	32	32	$930.00	$160.13
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	15	$155.00	$48.57
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	17	17	$675.00	$70.57
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$1045.00	$244.95
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	16	15	$148.44	$71.23
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	14	13	$96.07	$50.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	87	43	$170.00	$68.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	68	54	$140.00	$88.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	54	54	$315.00	$164.73
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	37	$205.00	$123.87
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	36	$205.00	$107.11
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	34	33	$930.00	$133.13
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	27	$390.00	$192.45
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	19	19	$140.00	$70.64
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	13	$85.00	$55.68
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	16	16	$195.00	$98.67
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	15	$1045.00	$253.00
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	12	12	$95.00	$49.95
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$265.00	$132.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	78	49	$170.00	$69.71
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$315.00	$166.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	49	$205.00	$127.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	39	$140.00	$87.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	35	33	$390.00	$191.21
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	29	18	$155.00	$38.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$205.00	$111.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	17	$85.00	$54.21
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	23	23	$930.00	$121.05
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	22	21	$95.00	$55.44
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	19	19	$140.00	$71.32
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	17	17	$200.00	$102.25
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope	16	16	$1385.83	$469.63
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	16	16	$1045.00	$254.28
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$675.00	$85.98
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	12	12	$742.92	$186.50
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$195.00	$99.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	106	53	$155.85	$72.67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	58	40	$140.00	$73.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	44	$205.00	$107.70
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	40	40	$315.00	$161.33
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	31	$390.00	$197.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$205.00	$104.71
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	22	20	$140.00	$73.32
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	21	21	$200.00	$105.36
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$930.00	$126.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	13	$85.00	$44.97
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	13	13	$1045.00	$242.34
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	12	12	$195.00	$103.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	89	48	$140.00	$71.55
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	61	53	$140.00	$71.89
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	56	56	$315.00	$160.10
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$205.00	$105.16
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	36	36	$390.00	$198.93
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$205.00	$105.43
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	29	28	$930.00	$113.51
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	24	23	$1045.00	$250.45
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	19	$85.00	$42.77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	15	14	$200.00	$102.28
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	11	11	$195.00	$99.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	103	50	$140.00	$71.83
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	90	90	$205.00	$105.16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	65	$140.00	$70.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	68	58	$205.00	$104.76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	28	27	$390.00	$200.08
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	27	27	$756.30	$181.62
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$930.00	$166.22
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	21	$265.00	$132.05
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	21	20	$1045.00	$260.46
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	18	18	$675.00	$95.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$315.00	$160.47
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	11	11	$140.00	$66.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	68	24	$140.00	$68.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	34	$205.00	$103.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$205.00	$104.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	22	$140.00	$70.36
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	12	12	$275.00	$139.83
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$390.00	$198.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License PA MD461321

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lehigh Valley Physician Group

2649 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 180177316

Phone: 6106918074

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

Emily Kollar , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1043936016

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Rachael Artinyan , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1154046779

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Ahsan Merchant , DO

Surgery

NPI 1285168153

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Hallie Muffley

Physician Assistant

NPI 1407612211

Michael Schrift , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1447889894

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Tina Thomas , MD

Surgery

NPI 1619104213

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 01, 2018

Registered at 2649 SCHOENERSVILLE RD STE 202, BETHLEHEM, PA 180177316 (Tel: 4848841007)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2018

Registered at PO BOX 783311, PHILADELPHIA, PA 191783311 (Tel: 4848844500)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 01, 2018

Surgery (License #MD461321 in PA)

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NPI Profile Active May 17, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2017

Registered at 96 POTOMAC DR., BASKING RIDGE, NJ 07920 (Tel: 2014065606)

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2017

Registered at 100 MADISON AVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 079606136 (Tel: 9739715000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2017

Recorded as MARK NICOLAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2017

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2012

Registered at 100 MADISON AVE, MORRISTOWN, NJ 079606136 (Tel: 9739715000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2012

Registered at 60 ELM ST, APT. B-2, MORRISTOWN, NJ 079604145 (Tel: 2014065606)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2012

Recorded as MARK NICOLAU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 09, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1164787834

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 09, 2012

Last Update: March 01, 2018

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 783311

Philadelphia, PA 191783311

Phone: 4848844500

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