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- 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA 95010
About Dr. Abidi
Based in Capitola, CA, Nicholas Abidi, MD is listed in the NPI registry under orthopaedic foot & ankle surgery. Nicholas graduated from Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania in 1991. Nicholas is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic adult reconstructive surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 2,632 Medicare patients across 38,144 services. The services billed most often include hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg, injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, and hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg. NPI 1548273758 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (831) 475-4024
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4140 JADE ST STE 100
Capitola, CA 95010
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
38,144 services · 2,632 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
228 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
141 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
31 | Too few peers to compare |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
27 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
330 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73610 |
201 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| X-ray of foot, 2 views | Imaging | 73620 |
187 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
104 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 2
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Abidi?
Dr. Abidi is an orthopaedic foot & ankle surgeon in Capitola, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Surgery”.
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What is Dr. Abidi's address?
Dr. Abidi is listed at 4140 Jade St Ste 100, Capitola, CA 95010. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Abidi?
The number on file is (831) 475-4024. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is Dr. Abidi's NPI number?
Dr. Abidi's National Provider Identifier is 1548273758. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Abidi train?
Dr. Abidi attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
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How long has Dr. Abidi been practicing?
Dr. Abidi has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Abidi perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Abidi performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and x-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Abidi confirmed this information?
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