Nicholas William Carosella, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Also practices: GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Patients across PA can see Nicholas William Carosella, MD in person in Bridgeville or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (class of 1983), he has been practicing for over 43 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, mood disorders, and depression.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4140dNPPES updated 2015-01-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1370 Washington Pike Suite 303, Bridgeville, PA 15017-2862
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.63%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.5 pts)
2.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
18
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
60
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,291
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $62k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Mood Disorders, and Depression.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Nicholas William Carosella's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nicholas William Carosella
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas William Carosella for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Bridgeville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nicholas William Carosella
Dr. Carosella is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bridgeville, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 206-0123.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicholas William Carosella
Practice Location
1370 Washington Pike Suite 303, Bridgeville, PA 15017-2862
Mailing Address
1370 Washington Pike Suite 303, Bridgeville, PA 15017-2862
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