PAULA NICOLA, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician · CHATTANOOGA, TN
Individual Active NPI 1659319010
Medicare payment data Part B · 2024
| Year | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Allowed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 411 | 1,156 | $166,225 | $78,639 | $53,150 |
| 2023 | 380 | 990 | $159,340 | $75,625 | $51,651 |
| 2022 | 368 | 1,200 | $157,410 | $76,952 | $52,444 |
Top procedures (2024)
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Avg allowed | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92014 | Established patient complete exam of visual system | 330 | $114 | $76 |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 139 | $116 | $82 |
| 92133 | Imaging of optic nerve | 58 | $33 | $25 |
| G2211 | Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's | 50 | $15 | $12 |
| 92004 | New patient complete exam of visual system | 50 | $137 | $73 |
| 92083 | Exam of visual field with extended testing | 43 | $54 | $35 |
| 92012 | Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | 31 | $81 | $52 |
| 99204 | New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 20 | $147 | $111 |
| 92134 | Imaging of retina | 14 | $37 | $21 |
Taxonomy & licensure
| Specialty | Code | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmology Physician | 207W00000X | ✓ | MD0000037970 | TN |
| Addiction Medicine (Preventive Medicine) Physician | 2083A0300X | 0000037970 | TN |
Medicare participation
Enrolled in Medicare
CMS lists this provider as eligible to order and refer under Medicare. They billed Medicare Part B in 2024.
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- Part B
- Yes
- DME
- Yes
- Home health
- Yes
- Power mobility
- Yes
- Hospice
- Yes
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Source: NPPES (public domain) and CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, or any government agency.