2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1982708038 MD
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NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in HILTON HEAD, South Carolina. 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
11
Medicare Part D claims · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
What the federal data reveals: NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HILTON HEAD, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 11 claims .

What stands out: NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD filed 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across HILTON HEAD, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/11/2006

NPI 1982708038

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

11 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Orthopaedic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) — 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 MIHELIC, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider practicing in HILTON HEAD, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982708038. 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 MIHELIC, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 92A MAIN STREET, HILTON HEAD, SC, 29926, with a listed phone of (843) 342-5200. NPI 1982708038 was issued on 09/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MIHELIC 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 11 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $996 in drug spend. 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.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

92A MAIN STREET
HILTON HEAD, SC 29926

Provider Details

NPI 1982708038
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/11/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

11
Total Claims
$996
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
25
Total Day Supply
692

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD's 11 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MIHELIC.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD's specialty?
NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in HILTON HEAD, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims totaling $996 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD located?
NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD is located at 92A MAIN STREET, HILTON HEAD, SC, 29926. Phone: (843) 342-5200.
What is NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD's NPI number?
NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982708038, issued on 09/11/2006.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD accept Medicare?
NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 11 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD's credentials?
NICHOLAS MIHELIC, MD's NPI is 1982708038 with credentials MD. 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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