2026 NPPES data Physician Assistant NPI 1629451729
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NICHOLAS ESSER

Physician Assistant in LAS VEGAS, Nevada. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
265
Medicare Part D claims · 173 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS ESSER is a Physician Assistant ([object Object]) practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 265 claims across 173 beneficiaries .

What stands out: NICHOLAS ESSER filed 265 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LAS VEGAS, Nevada. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

NICHOLAS ESSER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/07/2015

NPI 1629451729

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

265 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

Specialty distribution in Nevada

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Nevada providers

Nevada providers

Physician Assistant share within Nevada

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Nevada

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NICHOLAS ESSER is a Physician Assistant provider practicing in LAS VEGAS, Nevada, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1629451729. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

NICHOLAS ESSER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider at 500 N RAINBOW BLVD STE 203, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89107, with a listed phone of (702) 259-1228. NPI 1629451729 was issued on 07/07/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ESSER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 265 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 173 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

500 N RAINBOW BLVD STE 203
LAS VEGAS, NV 89107

Provider Details

NPI 1629451729
Specialty Physician Assistant
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/07/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICHOLAS ESSER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
TACOMA, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

265
Total Claims
$4K
Total Drug Cost
173
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
265
Total Day Supply
2,411
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
47 (17.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
98

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.47
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 33, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 49, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
33
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
21
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
21
Doxycycline Monohydrate
20
Meloxicam
14
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
14
Prednisone
14
Ibuprofen
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Physician Assistant Overview

How NICHOLAS ESSER fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS ESSER's 265 claims are below the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Nevada

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nevada, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ESSER.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS ESSER's specialty?
NICHOLAS ESSER specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in LAS VEGAS, Nevada.
How much does NICHOLAS ESSER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS ESSER wrote 265 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4K in drug costs for 173 beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS ESSER located?
NICHOLAS ESSER is located at 500 N RAINBOW BLVD STE 203, LAS VEGAS, NV, 89107. Phone: (702) 259-1228.
What is NICHOLAS ESSER's NPI number?
NICHOLAS ESSER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629451729, issued on 07/07/2015.
Does NICHOLAS ESSER prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICHOLAS ESSER had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.7%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICHOLAS ESSER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICHOLAS ESSER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICHOLAS ESSER accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS ESSER appears in CMS Medicare data with 265 Part D claims and 173 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS ESSER's credentials?
NICHOLAS ESSER's NPI is 1629451729. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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