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- 160 Cornwall Dr, Crete, IL 60417
About Dr. Nicholas
Michael A. Nicholas, DO practices interventional cardiology in Crete, IL. Michael is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 654 Medicare patients across 708 services. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598740748.
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Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (708) 297-0499
- Email not available
Practice Locations
160 CORNWALL DR
Crete, IL 60417
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Interventional Cardiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Artery blockages
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Completely Blocked Heart Artery
- Microvascular angina
- Re-Blocked Heart Stent
- Severely Calcified Heart Arteries
- Torn Heart Artery
Blood clots
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Deep vein thrombosis
Blood pressure
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Resistant hypertension
Chest symptoms
- Unexplained chest pain
Circulation & veins
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Non-Healing Foot Sores From Poor Blood Flow
- Peripheral artery disease
Coronary disease
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Stable angina
Heart failure
- Congestive heart failure
- Shock
Heart muscle
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart muscle conditions
- Myocarditis
- Sudden Heart Muscle Weakness
Heart rhythm
- Heart palpitations
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Heart rhythm & blood flow
- Fainting and syncope
Heart valves
- Aortic stenosis
- Heart Murmur
- Mitral regurgitation
- Tricuspid regurgitation
Structural & congenital
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Hole Between Bottom Heart Chambers
Structural heart
- Patent foramen ovale
- Pericardial effusion
Valve disease
- Failing Artificial Heart Valve
- Mitral stenosis
- Narrowed Pulmonary Valve
Vascular disease
- Leg Cramps When Walking
- Narrow kidney artery
- Stomach Pain After Eating From Arteries
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Vein conditions
- May-Thurner Syndrome
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
- Varicose veins
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Drug-Coated Balloon Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Opening Chronic 100% Blocked Heart Arteries
- Shockwave Plaque Busting In Heart Arteries
Blood pressure procedures
- High Blood Pressure Nerve Treatment
Circulation & limbs
- Laser Vein Treatment For Leg Swelling
- Leg Artery Stent
Circulatory support
- Intra-aortic balloon pump placement
Clot procedures
- Catheter Blood Clot Removal From Legs
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Coronary stenting
- Bypass Graft Stenting
Diagnostic catheterization
- Right heart catheterization
Diagnostic tests
- Coronary Artery Spasm Test
- Coronary Microvascular Resistance Test
- Heart Muscle Biopsy
Diagnostics & monitoring
- Fractional flow reserve measurement
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Intravascular ultrasound
Emergency heart procedures
- Clot Suction From Heart Arteries
Heart devices
- Electrical cardioversion
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
Heart muscle
- Alcohol Ablation For Thickened Heart Muscle
Heart support
- Percutaneous ventricular-assist device placement
Imaging & diagnostics
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
Stenting
- Arm Artery Stent
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
Structural heart repair
- Aortic Coarctation Stent
- Ventricular Septal Defect Repair
Structural repair
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Patent foramen ovale closure
Valve procedures
- Balloon Heart Valve Opening
- Leaky Artificial Heart Valve Repair
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
- Transcatheter mitral valve repair
- Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- TriClip Valve Repair
Valve replacement
- Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Valve-In-Valve Heart Replacement
Vein procedures
- Iliac Vein Stenting
- Microfoam Vein Injection
- Radiofrequency Vein Closure
- Varicose Vein Medical Glue
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
708 services · 654 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
29 | As often as other peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist | Procedure | 37215 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| Repair of left upper heart chamber with implant with review by radiologist | Procedure | 33340 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
62 | More often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image | Imaging | 75716 |
18 | As often as other peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
157 | More often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93458 |
51 | More often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Insertion of stents with balloon dilation of coronary artery or branch, single artery or branch | Treatment | 92928 |
35 | More often than most peers in Interventional Cardiology |
| Ultrasound evaluation of heart blood vessel or graft with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Treatment | 92978 |
21 | As often as other peers in Interventional Cardiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Nicholas?
Dr. Nicholas is an interventional cardiologist in Crete, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Interventional Cardiology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nicholas's address?
Dr. Nicholas is listed at 160 Cornwall Dr, Crete, IL 60417. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas?
The number on file is (708) 297-0499. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nicholas's NPI number?
Dr. Nicholas's National Provider Identifier is 1598740748. 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
How long has Dr. Nicholas been practicing?
Dr. Nicholas has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nicholas performs procedures including ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel and insertion of stent and blood clot protection device in neck artery with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and review by radiologist of both arms or legs arteries image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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