Nicolas Kissell, NICOLAS KISSELL, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Nicolas Kissell is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in Salinas, CA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Nicolas Kissell, NICOLAS KISSELL, MD in person in Salinas or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 17 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
Older · 2339dNPPES updated 2019-12-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
355 Abbott St Ste 200, Salinas, CA 93901-4483
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better52.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,040
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
1,203
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,761
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.43M
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 Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$324 received from industry
14 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 Nicolas Kissell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 26, 2019
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Taxonomy: 207RE0101X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190298
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Nicolas Kissell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicolas Kissell for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Salinas 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 Nicolas Kissell
NPI records show Dr. Kissell as active with telehealth listed in Salinas, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 422-3636.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicolas Kissell
Practice Location
355 Abbott St Ste 200, Salinas, CA 93901-4483
Mailing Address
355 Abbott St Ste 200, Salinas, CA 93901-4483
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