Quick answers
- Does Nicholas F. Ortiz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas F. Ortiz 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 F. Ortiz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 276 services for Nicholas F. Ortiz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas F. Ortiz's NPI number?
- 1164878914. 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 F. Ortiz, 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 276 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy using electrical currents (90870)180 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).
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol63%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis56%
Hospitals where Nicholas F. Ortiz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas F. Ortiz 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.
- Ascension Seton Medical Center AustinAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450056
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas F. Ortiz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1201 W 38th St Seton Medical Ctr AAustin, TX 78705 (512) 324‑1000
- 1601 Trinity StAustin, TX 78712 (833) 882‑2737
- 3501 Mills AveAustin, TX 78731
- 3501 Mills Ave Seton Shoal CreekAustin, TX 78731 (512) 324‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas F. Ortiz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The University of Texas at Austin153 clinicians in the group
- University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School151 clinicians in the group
- Tri-County Clinical28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The University of Texas at Austin
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164878914 |
| 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