Nicolas Talsma, DO
Nicolas Talsma is a Family Medicine specialist based in Farmington Hills, MI with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nicolas Talsma, DO has been part of the Farmington Hills medical community since 2018 in group practice. With 8+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Farmington Hills area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1789dNPPES updated 2021-06-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
28100 Grand River Ave Ste 313, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-5970
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.42%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)
5.42% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
233
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
559
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,190
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $771k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 29, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
435 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002-5504
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Nicolas Talsma
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nicolas Talsma for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Farmington Hills 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 Talsma
NPI records show Dr. Talsma as active with telehealth listed in Farmington Hills, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 615-7150.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nicolas Talsma
Practice Location
28100 Grand River Ave Ste 313, Farmington Hills, MI 48336-5970
Mailing Address
435 E Main St, Auburn, WA 98002-5504
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