Physician Profile
Craig A. Nicholson, MD is a healthcare provider in Lima, OH specializing in urology. Craig trained at New York Medical College, graduating in 2001. According to Medicare claims data, Craig cared for 2,023 Medicare patients across 3,495 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, automated urinalysis test, and 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'.
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2751 FORT AMANDA RD
Lima, OH 45805
Within Urology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Most searched conditions
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
Prostate
Prostate procedures
Stone procedures
3,495 services · 2,023 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding | Procedure | 51798 |
509 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
96 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
52 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube | Procedure | 51702 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope | Procedure | 52356 |
24 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of stent in ureter using an endoscope | Procedure | 52332 |
19 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation | Procedure | 51700 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
13 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 52310 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
12 | As often as other peers in Urology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Nicholson is an urologist in Lima, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Nicholson is listed at 2751 Fort Amanda Rd, Lima, OH 45805. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (567) 529-9000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Nicholson's National Provider Identifier is 1033223318. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Nicholson attended New York Medical College, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Nicholson has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nicholson performs procedures including ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and simple insertion of temporary bladder tube; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and 3d radiographic procedure, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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