2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician NPI 1578226387 PA-C
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NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. 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
202
Medicare Part D claims · 164 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 202 claims across 164 beneficiaries .

What stands out: NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C filed 202 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2021

NPI 1578226387

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician

Niche

552 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

202 82% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,113

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) 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).

NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1578226387. 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.

NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 3 W OLIVE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18508, with a listed phone of (570) 961-3826. NPI 1578226387 was issued on 10/19/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VASQUEZ 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 202 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 164 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%. 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.

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 552 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,113 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

3 W OLIVE ST
SCRANTON, PA 18508

Provider Details

NPI 1578226387
Specialty Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C 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.

ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS OF NORTH CAROLINA, P.A.
RALEIGH, NC

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

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C. To verify NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

202
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
164
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
202
Total Day Supply
2,620
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
12 (5.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Methylprednisolone
59
Meloxicam
40
Naproxen
27
Tizanidine Hcl
19
Diclofenac Sodium
18

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

Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Overview

How NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C fits within the Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

552
Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
51
States with Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician
1,113
Avg Claims per Provider

NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's 202 claims are below the specialty average of 1,113.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's specialty?
NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C specializes in Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician and practices in SCRANTON, Pennsylvania. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C wrote 202 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 164 beneficiaries.
Where is NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C located?
NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C is located at 3 W OLIVE ST, SCRANTON, PA, 18508. Phone: (570) 961-3826.
What is NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's NPI number?
NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578226387, issued on 10/19/2021.
Does NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.9%.
How many Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 552 Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,113 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Meloxicam, Naproxen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C accept Medicare?
NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 202 Part D claims and 164 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's credentials?
NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C's NPI is 1578226387 with credentials PA-C. 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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