Nicholas Michael Komas, MD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Nicholas Michael Komas is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Chico, CA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: SPORTS MEDICINE
Nicholas Michael Komas, MD has been part of the Chico medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at West Virginia University School of Medicine (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension. CMS MIPS quality score: 86.95/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
131 Raley Blvd, Chico, CA 95928-8347
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202386.95/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better58.62%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+53.5 pts)
58.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
452
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
79
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
116
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $930
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, Arthritis, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$143 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Nicholas Michael Komas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 25, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Taxonomy: 207XX0005X
Education & Training
West Virginia University School of Medicine (Class of 1992)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190019
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Sports Medicine Care With Nicholas Michael Komas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas Michael Komas for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Chico 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 Michael Komas
Dr. Komas is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chico, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (530) 897-4500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
131 Raley Blvd, Chico, CA 95928-8347
Mailing Address
131 Raley Blvd, Chico, CA 95928-8347
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