Nico Edward Vasquez , PA-C
Physician Assistant • Scranton, PA
3 W Olive St
Scranton, PA 185082572
This profile restates public CMS/NPPES data; T-MedInfo gives no medical advice — consult a licensed professional, and call 911 for emergencies.
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NPI assigned on October 19, 2021; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 1,000 Original Medicare Part B services in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part B service records, 2024:
- J1100 — Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg: 299 service units.
- J3301 — Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg: 188 service units.
- J1885 — Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg: 144 service units.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Units differ by code; these are not visits or a measure of quality.
See all 12 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part B data
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Published CMS data list 203 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2024:
- Meloxicam — 58 prescription fills, including refills.
- Diclofenac Sodium — 48 prescription fills, including refills.
- Methylprednisolone — 45 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 6 records in the table · Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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More Medicare Part B services than 95% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Scranton, PA (2024, 94 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 164. Middle half: 56 to 334.
More Medicare Part B services than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 174. Middle half: 68 to 404.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024. Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
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Medicare Part B services went from 33 in 2022 to 1,000 in 2024.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2022–2024.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
3 W Olive St
Scranton, PA 185082572
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
CMS Doctors and Clinicians lists 2 distinct group names: Orthopaedic Specialists Of North Carolina, P.A.; Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Pa. See the list
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File, release date unavailable.
Listings do not confirm current availability, employment or a shared ownership network.
Medicare Profile & Education
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
2021
What Public CMS Data Show
Physician Assistant: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
Medicare patients
180 people with Original Medicare in 2024
It gives a sense of how many people with Medicare this clinician treated that year.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider, 2024.
Medicare-allowed amount
About $23,559 in 2024
The total amount Medicare approved for these services in 2024. It includes what Medicare paid and what patients or their other insurance owed, such as the deductible and coinsurance.
It shows the total cost of this clinician's Original Medicare services under Medicare's fee rules.
What this does not show: Medicare-allowed amount
This is not the clinician's income. Part of it can go to a clinic or group practice, staff, equipment or drugs. It is not the price you will pay.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
Paid by Medicare
About $15,675 in 2024
The part of the Medicare-allowed amount that Medicare itself paid in 2024, after patients' deductibles and coinsurance.
The gap between the allowed amount and this number is roughly what patients and their other insurance paid.
What this does not show: Paid by Medicare
This is not the clinician's income and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service, 2024.
30-day fills
206 standardized 30-day fills in 2024
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$949 in 2024
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2024, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers – by Provider and Drug, 2024.
Open Payments general payments, program year 2025
All general payments: $1,183.85 across 9 records.
By nature of payment
- Travel and Lodging: $1,100.57 across 7 records.
- Food and Beverage: $83.28 across 2 records.
Reporting-company totals
- Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated: $699.88 across 5 records.
- Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.: $483.97 across 4 records.
A reported payment does not necessarily mean the financial relationship is improper and is not a measure of care quality. Clinicians can review and dispute these records.
Source: Calculated by T-MedInfo from CMS Open Payments general-payment records for program year 2025 (published June 30, 2026).
Years since graduation
5 years (graduated 2021)
CMS Doctors and Clinicians data list 2021 as the year this clinician finished professional school.
It tells you roughly how long ago the clinician finished school.
What this does not show: Years since graduation
It is not the number of years in practice, and more years does not mean better care.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File.
NPI first issued
2021
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Accepts Medicare assignment
CMS data list this clinician as accepting Medicare assignment. This means agreeing to take the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services.
With Original Medicare, you usually pay only your deductible and coinsurance, and the office sends the claim to Medicare for you.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians; Medicare.gov, “Does your provider accept Medicare as full payment?”
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians.
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Nico Vasquez has a Medicare enrollment record in PECOS, the CMS system clinicians use to enroll so they can bill Medicare or order services for people with Medicare.
It does not show whether the clinician accepts assignment, is in your plan's network, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Can order Medicare-covered services
CMS lists Nico Vasquez as eligible to order or refer Medicare Part B clinical laboratory and imaging services, durable medical equipment (DME) and home health services for people with Medicare.
Medicare pays for these items and services only when they are ordered by an eligible clinician.
What this does not show: Can order Medicare-covered services
It does not mean the clinician offers these services directly.
Source: CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service Public Provider Enrollment (PECOS); CMS Order and Referring file.
Compared with the same specialty in Scranton and Pennsylvania
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part B services
More Medicare Part B services than 95% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Scranton, PA (2024, 94 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 164. Middle half: 56 to 334.
More Medicare Part B services than 90% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 174. Middle half: 68 to 404.
Medicare-allowed amount
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 75% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Scranton, PA (2024, 94 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $11,538. Middle half: $4,414 to $20,376.
A higher Medicare-allowed amount than 65% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $13,809. Middle half: $5,386 to $28,936.
Paid by Medicare
A higher Medicare payment amount than 75% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Scranton, PA (2024, 94 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $8,952. Middle half: $3,422 to $14,779.
A higher Medicare payment amount than 65% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 3,979 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $10,019. Middle half: $3,950 to $20,945.
Medicare Part D prescriptions
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Scranton, PA (2024, 90 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 161. Middle half: 61 to 413.
Close to the middle for clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 4,373 clinicians with data). Median for this group: 235. Middle half: 69 to 862.
Part D drug cost
A lower Part D drug cost than 60% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Scranton, PA (2024, 90 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $1,719. Middle half: $379 to $23,424.
A lower Part D drug cost than 65% of clinicians listed under Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania (2024, 4,373 clinicians with data). Median for this group: $3,681. Middle half: $519 to $94,109.
156 active clinicians are listed under Physician Assistant with a practice address in Scranton, PA (8,021 in Pennsylvania).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
Telehealth indicator in Scranton
14.1% of these 156 clinicians have the CMS telehealth indicator.
69.2% of these 156 clinicians are listed by CMS as accepting Medicare assignment.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part B services
Medicare Part B services increased 2930% from 33 in 2022 to 1,000 in 2024.
- 2022: 33
- 2023: 111
- 2024: 1,000
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Medicare-allowed amount
Medicare-allowed amount increased 434% from $4,412 in 2022 to $23,559 in 2024.
- 2022: $4,412
- 2023: $6,944
- 2024: $23,559
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Paid by Medicare
Paid by Medicare increased 549% from $2,415 in 2022 to $15,675 in 2024.
- 2022: $2,415
- 2023: $3,812
- 2024: $15,675
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions increased 46% from 139 in 2022 to 203 in 2024.
- 2022: 139
- 2023: 163
- 2024: 203
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30-day fills
30-day fills increased 48% from 139 in 2022 to 206 in 2024.
- 2022: 139
- 2023: 163
- 2024: 206
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost went from $803 in 2022 to $949 in 2024.
- 2022: $803
- 2023: $1,384
- 2024: $949
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Industry payments (Open Payments)
CMS data for industry payments (Open Payments) are available for 2025 only.
Sources: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (2024), CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2024), CMS Open Payments (2025), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Pharma & Medical Device Financial Disclosures
Payments and other transfers of value that drug and medical device companies reported to CMS Open Payments
Program year 2025 (payments made January 1 – December 31, 2025): fewer than 11 records totaling $1,183.85.
| Manufacturer | Payment Nature | Product | Type | Amount ($) |
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| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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Iovera | General | $402.22 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $218.49 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $195.48 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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Iovera | General | $174.38 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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Iovera | General | $69.81 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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Iovera | General | $40.00 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $35.00 |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
Travel and Lodging
In-kind items and services
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— | General | $35.00 |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
Food and Beverage
In-kind items and services
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Iovera | General | $13.47 |
Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2025, released June 30, 2026.
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2021–2023 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply. Descriptions of CPT codes are the AMA's CPT Consumer Friendly Descriptors as published by CMS in the Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners – by Provider and Service data, 2022–2024; they are plain-language summaries, not for clinical coding or documentation. HCPCS Level II codes and descriptions are from CMS. Fee schedules, relative value units, conversion factors and/or related components are not assigned by the AMA, are not part of CPT, and the AMA is not recommending their use. The AMA does not directly or indirectly practice medicine or dispense medical services. The AMA assumes no liability for data contained or not contained herein.
| HCPCS Code | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
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J1100
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
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299 | 31 | $0.25 | $0.11 |
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J3301
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
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188 | 39 | $7.00 | $0.98 |
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J1885
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg
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144 | 37 | $1.00 | $0.66 |
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99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
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110 | 107 | $413.00 | $102.12 |
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96372
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
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72 | 48 | $90.00 | $11.36 |
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73564
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
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38 | 32 | $97.00 | $36.87 |
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99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
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38 | 38 | $633.00 | $126.93 |
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20610
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
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37 | 36 | $250.05 | $55.35 |
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72100
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
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26 | 26 | $163.00 | $31.13 |
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73030
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
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18 | 18 | $85.00 | $27.27 |
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99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more
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18 | 16 | $273.00 | $72.33 |
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73630
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
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12 | 12 | $79.00 | $26.75 |
Source: CMS Part B by Provider and Service, 2024; services under 11 beneficiaries omitted by CMS. Privacy limits
Submitted charges are billed amounts, not a price quote for your visit.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2024.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 58 | 1,709 | $157.69 | 45 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Diclofenac Sodium | 48 | 1,078 | $392.73 | 43 |
| Methylprednisolone | Methylprednisolone | 45 | 270 | $246.40 | 44 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Tizanidine Hcl | 22 | 192 | $66.69 | 22 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 | 210 | $67.74 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Tramadol Hcl | 11 | 50 | $17.95 | 11 |
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2024; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
Self-certified to NPPES: 2021-12-15NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 204C00000X
A Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician trained to be responsible for the continuous care in the field of sports medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine and integrates each of these into the management of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
Medicare (PECOS) Enrollment & Ordering Eligibility
Source: CMS PECOSPRACTITIONER - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
I20231128002390
NC
8123418738
Sources: CMS Provider Enrollment and Order and Referring. Medicare enrollment is a billing status, not an accreditation or quality rating.
Medicare Group Practice Enrollments
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File
Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic Pa
3001 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 276125243
Phone: 9198636856
Orthopaedic Specialists Of North Carolina, P.a.
11221 Galleria Ave, Raleigh, NC 276148137
Phone: 9195629410
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
Registered at 100 N ACADEMY AVE, DANVILLE, PA 178224903 (Tel: 5702716144)
Recorded as NICO VASQUEZ, PA-C
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 3 W OLIVE ST, SCRANTON, PA 185082572 (Tel: 5709613826)
Registered at 234 PHILADELPHIA AVE, WEST PITTSTON, PA 186432150 (Tel: 5709050585)
Recorded as NICO VASQUEZ
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine (license number reported to NPPES: PA MA063090)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Physician Assistants in Scranton
- Gavin Davis
- Mikaela Brutico, PA-C
- Jaime Vannan, PA-C
- Casey Badik, PA-C
- Conor Knight, PA-C
- Melissa Maiorana
Mailing Address
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 178224903
Phone: 5702716144