CMS-1500 Box 24J / 33a • NPI
1780092346
Type 1 Individual Rendering/Ordering
HIPAA NUCC Taxonomy • CMS Code
208VP0000X (CMS 72)
Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine
Box 32 Service Location & ZIP+4
2241 W 16TH ST, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546-4085
✓ 9-Digit EDI 837 ZIP+4 (85546-4085)
✓ HHS OIG LEIE Sanction Screening — VERIFIED CLEAR:
NPI
1780092346 (NICHOLAS ELKINS, D.O.) has 0 active federal exclusions across all 84,224 HHS OIG LEIE sanction records (Database Verified: 2026-11-11).
CMS Medicare Order & Referring PECOS Eligibility
Medicare Part B
✓ Eligible
DMEPOS Ordering
✓ Eligible
Home Health (HHA)
✓ Eligible
Power Mobility
✓ Eligible
Hospice Referring
✓ Eligible
Empirical CMS Medicare Claims, CPT Utilization & Part D Prescribing (NPI #1780092346)
Medicare Beneficiaries
306
Total Billed Services
1,641
Distinct CPT/HCPCS Codes
49
Medicare Allowed Total
$144,178.41
Actual Top Billed CPT / HCPCS Procedures (CMS Part B)
| CPT / HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Services |
|---|---|---|
20610 | Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 36 |
20611 | Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | 27 |
62323 | Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 45 |
62323 | Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance | 38 |
64483 | Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 24 |
64483 | Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 18 |
64484 | Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level | 13 |
64493 | Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 30 |
Actual Top Prescribed Medications (CMS Part D)
| Brand / Generic Medication | Total Claims | Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Butrans Buprenorphine | 12 | <11 |
| Celecoxib Celecoxib | 40 | 21 |
| Gabapentin Gabapentin | 75 | 40 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 95 | 33 |
| Methocarbamol Methocarbamol | 16 | <11 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 11 | <11 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 79 | 27 |
| Pregabalin Pregabalin | 37 | 13 |
Official CMS NPPES Credential & Practice Profile
| 10-Digit NPI Number | 1780092346 (NPI-1 Individual Practitioner) |
|---|---|
| Provider / Legal Name | NICHOLAS ELKINS, D.O. |
| Plain-English Specialty | Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine NUCC Code: 208VP0000X (N/A) |
| Certifying / Licensing Body | State Medical / Healthcare Licensing Board & National Specialty Board |
| Practice Location Address | 2241 W 16TH ST, SAFFORD, AZ, 85546-4085 |
| Practice Telephone / Fax | Tel: (520) 318-6035 | Fax: (520) 795-9953 |
| Administrative Mailing Address | 4881 E GRANT RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85712-2704 |
| Enumeration & Last Sync | Enumerated: 2014-07-28 | CMS Record Updated: 2026-05-01 |
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Plain-English Taxonomy & CMS Crosswalk (208VP0000X)
What Does Taxonomy Code 208VP0000X Mean?
In the HIPAA National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) classification, code 208VP0000X translates to:
"Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine"
Specialty Clinical Procedures & Therapeutic Classes
Standard Scope of Care (NICHOLAS ELKINS, D.O.)
Typical CPT / Diagnostic Procedures:- Comprehensive Outpatient & Inpatient Clinical Evaluation (CPT 99202–99215)
- Diagnostic Workup, Laboratory Ordering & Evidence-Based Care Coordination
- Preventive Screening, Patient Counseling & Multidisciplinary Referral
- Evidence-Based Specialty Pharmacotherapy & Preventive Regimens (CMS Part D Standard)
All Registered NUCC Taxonomies & State Licenses
| Taxonomy Code & Plain-English Description | State License & Primary Status |
|---|---|
208VP0000X — Plain English: Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Pain Medicine, Pain Medicine | State: AZ | License: 007612 | Primary: Yes (Primary) |
208D00000X — General PracticePlain English: Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — General Practice | State: TX | License: Q9806 | Primary: Secondary |
208100000X — Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPlain English: Licensed & Credentialed Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | State: TX | License: Q09806 | Primary: Secondary |
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