Active NPI 1013323039 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Nicholas E Sipes , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Du Bois, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Nicholas Sipes, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Du Bois, PA. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2014, Nicholas Sipes delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 100 HOSPITAL AVE.

Nicholas Sipes is affiliated with Dubois Regional Medical Center and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

100 Hospital Ave

Du Bois, PA 158011440

Telephone 8143753261

Fax 8143753397

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Dubois Radiologists Inc Facility NPI 1700860517

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Du Bois, PA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs +1.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 10.7 Yrs

State Avg: 11.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

68 Specialists

Practicing in Du Bois, PA (8068 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

5.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

53.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sipes (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Du Bois Specialty Average (10.7 Years) 10.7 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
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	125	25	$189.00	$83.71
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	50	46	$113.00	$58.64
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	46	38	$203.00	$86.95
62328 Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance	16	15	$126.00	$68.41
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	12	12	$77.00	$40.12
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	12	12	$59.00	$21.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	69	17	$177.23	$84.59
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	58	42	$194.86	$91.48
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	56	52	$106.29	$60.52
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	14	14	$71.86	$39.33
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$54.67	$25.51
62328 Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance	12	12	$118.50	$71.89
38505 Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes	12	12	$128.67	$71.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	143	25	$175.00	$88.28
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	72	66	$105.00	$62.51
32555 Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance	20	16	$188.00	$92.35
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	15	14	$71.00	$42.69
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	15	15	$55.00	$23.07
62328 Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance	13	11	$117.00	$74.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	83	28	$175.00	$89.66
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	60	59	$105.00	$61.52
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	21	20	$55.00	$23.34
10006 Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, each additional growth	17	17	$71.00	$42.84
62328 Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance	13	13	$117.00	$75.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	186	30	$175.00	$92.82
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	54	54	$105.00	$62.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
49083 Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance	85	17	$175.00	$92.13
10005 Fine needle aspiration of first lesion using ultrasound guidance	22	22	$105.00	$62.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	30	29	$3500.00	$194.93
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	22	20	$3500.00	$184.84
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	14	13	$3500.00	$184.66
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	13	13	$1623.08	$24.15
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	12	12	$2500.00	$142.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	30	30	$1200.00	$24.04
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	22	22	$2500.00	$142.00
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	19	17	$700.00	$29.24
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	18	15	$3500.00	$183.41
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	17	16	$3500.00	$183.66
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$3500.00	$196.80
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	16	16	$3000.00	$93.97
29823 Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope	15	15	$2000.00	$28.24
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	12	12	$2000.00	$35.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License PA MA056985

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Dubois Regional Medical Center

100 Hospital Ave, Du Bois, PA 158011440

Phone: 8143753261

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Jarrod Macfarlane , DO

Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology

NPI 1437387214

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Suzanne Iorfido , DO

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1528363108

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Emilio Flores , MD

Nuclear Medicine

NPI 1699782185

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Stephen Iorfido , DO

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1790020600

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location April 23, 2019

Registered at 100 HOSPITAL AVE, DU BOIS, PA 158011440 (Tel: 8143753261)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2019

Registered at 100 HOSPITAL AVE, DU BOIS, PA 158011440 (Tel: 8143756549)

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NPI Profile Active July 10, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2014

Registered at 1700 OLD GATESBURG RD, SUITE 200, STATE COLLEGE, PA 168032276 (Tel: 8142374321)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2014

Registered at 1700 OLD GATESBURG RD, SUITE 200, STATE COLLEGE, PA 168032276 (Tel: 8142374321)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 10, 2014

Recorded as NICHOLAS SIPES, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 10, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #MA056985 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013323039

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 10, 2014

Last Update: April 23, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 Hospital Ave

Du Bois, PA 158011440

Phone: 8143756549

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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