Physician Profile
Nicholas M. Mittica, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mittica
Nicholas M. Mittica, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Silver City, NM specializing in ophthalmology. Nicholas trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1996. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 2,534 Medicare patients across 3,400 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, imaging of retina, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (575) 388-4464
- Email not available
Practice Locations
604 W SPRING ST
Silver City, NM 88061
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,400 services · 2,534 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
130 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
73 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
549 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
364 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
305 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
119 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
1,200 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1996 at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nicholas M. Mittica's specialty?
Nicholas M. Mittica is an eye doctor in Silver City, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nicholas M. Mittica?
Nicholas M. Mittica is listed at 604 W Spring St, Silver City, NM 88061. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nicholas M. Mittica?
The number on file is (575) 388-4464. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Nicholas M. Mittica's NPI number?
Nicholas M. Mittica's National Provider Identifier is 1023060696. 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
What is Nicholas M. Mittica's education?
Nicholas M. Mittica attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating in 1996. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicholas M. Mittica been practicing?
Nicholas M. Mittica has 30 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1996, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nicholas M. Mittica known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicholas M. Mittica performs procedures including complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nicholas M. Mittica confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicholas M. Mittica. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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