Quick answers
- Does Nicholas M. Mittica Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas M. Mittica Jr. accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nicholas M. Mittica Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 828 Original Medicare patients and 3,419 services for Nicholas M. Mittica Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas M. Mittica Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1023060696. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nicholas M. Mittica Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 828 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,419 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,200 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)549 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)408 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)364 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)305 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure64%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Anxiety13%
Hospitals where Nicholas M. Mittica Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas M. Mittica Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Gila Regional Medical CenterSilver City, NM · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 321311
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas M. Mittica Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 604 W Spring StSilver City, NM 88061 (575) 388‑4464
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New Mexico
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Mexico — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023060696 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians