Quick answers
- Does Nicole L. Picciolo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole L. Picciolo 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 Nicole L. Picciolo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 215 services for Nicole L. Picciolo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicole L. Picciolo's NPI number?
- 1265687164. 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 Nicole L. Picciolo, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 215 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (32555)55 services
- Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older (36573)48 services
- Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (49083)38 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)11 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)11 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%
- Diabetes58%
- Chronic kidney disease57%
- Ischemic heart disease56%
- Heart failure53%
Hospitals where Nicole L. Picciolo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole L. Picciolo 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.
- Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalNew Brunswick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310038
- Saint Peter's University HospitalNew Brunswick, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310070
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicole L. Picciolo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Rwj PlNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 828‑3000
- 254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 745‑8600
- 579 A Cranbury RdEast Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732) 390‑0040
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicole L. Picciolo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Radiology Group LLC239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in New Brunswick
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Brunswick, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Radiology Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265687164 |
| 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