Nicholas Victor Stickel, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Nicholas Victor Stickel is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Poughkeepsie, NY with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Nicholas Victor Stickel, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Poughkeepsie, NY in group practice. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Poughkeepsie area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2588dNPPES updated 2019-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.
MIPS Score
202394.25/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
590
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
190
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
909
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $521k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 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 Victor Stickel's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
18 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Nicholas Victor Stickel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicholas Victor Stickel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Poughkeepsie 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 Victor Stickel
Dr. Stickel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 214-1880.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicholas Victor Stickel
Practice Location
21 Reade Pl Ste 1000, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3950
Mailing Address
21 Reade Pl Ste 1000, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-3950
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