Stephen J Nicholas, MD
Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery
Stephen J Nicholas is a Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Nyc, NY with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 40 years in orthopaedic surgery, Stephen J Nicholas, MD is a long-established sports medicine orthopaedic surgery specialist in Nyc. A New York Medical College graduate since 1986, he brings 40+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
130 E 77th St 5th Floor, Nyc, NY 10021-1851
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202373.69/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better21.88%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.8 pts)
21.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
790
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
277
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
512
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
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 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 (+26%) — 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 (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ 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 (-9%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$87.6k received from industry
44 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Stephen J Nicholas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1986
New York Medical College
40 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
New York Medical College (Class of 1986)
Virtual Sports Medicine Care With Stephen J Nicholas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen J Nicholas for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Nyc 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 Stephen J Nicholas
NPI records show Dr. Nicholas as active with telehealth listed in Nyc, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (212) 737-3301.
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
130 E 77th St 5th Floor, Nyc, NY 10021-1851
Mailing Address
130 E 77th St 5th Floor, Nyc, NY 10021-1851
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