Nicholas A Patellis, M.D.
Nicholas A Patellis is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Madison, AL with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AL can see Nicholas a Patellis, M.D. in person in Madison or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 2003 and has 23+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 28% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Uses generic medications more than 37% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
382 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758-2008
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 76% of doctors in Alabama on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.64/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 76% of MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.97%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
2.97% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
802
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
772
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,135
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.26M
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$281 received from industry
35 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 a Patellis's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2003
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Board certified · Aug 21, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Class of 2003)
Mailing address
601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33602-5925
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Nicholas a Patellis
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas a Patellis for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Madison 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 a Patellis
Dr. Patellis is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Madison, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 428-1096.
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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Contact Nicholas a Patellis
Practice Location
382 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758-2008
Mailing Address
601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33602-5925
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