Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Miniel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Miniel 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 J. Miniel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 342 Original Medicare patients and 581 services for Nicholas J. Miniel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Miniel's NPI number?
- 1134311517. 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 J. Miniel, 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 | 342 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 581 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)240 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)213 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)56 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)31 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Miniel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Miniel 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.
- Arrowhead Regional Medical CenterColton, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050245
- Bear Valley Community HospitalBig Bear Lake, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051335
- Jerold Phelps Community HospitalGarberville, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 051309
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical CenterChula Vista, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050222
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Miniel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 N Pepper AveColton, CA 92324 (909) 580‑6150
- 41870 Garstin DrBig Bear Lake, CA 92315 (909) 866‑6501
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Miniel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cep America - California1,292 clinicians in the group
- Elevate Emergency Medicine20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Colton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Colton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cep America - California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134311517 |
| 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