Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Popchak accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Popchak 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. Popchak see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 384 services for Nicholas J. Popchak. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Popchak's NPI number?
- 1538241203. 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. Popchak, 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 | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 384 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)297 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)81 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Popchak works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Popchak 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.
- Mount Nittany Medical CenterState College, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390268
- Penn Highlands DuboisDubois, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390086
- Penn Highlands ElkSaint Marys, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391315
- Penn Highlands HuntingdonHuntingdon, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390056
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Popchak is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 Regent CtState College, PA 16801 (814) 231‑2101
- 129 Medical Park LnBellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355‑3626
- 141 Medical Park LnBellefonte, PA 16823 (814) 355‑7322
- 1700 Old Gatesburg RdState College, PA 16803
- 2000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 200Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Popchak as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc2,800 clinicians in the group
- Keystone Rehabilitation Systems Inc776 clinicians in the group
- Mount Nittany Medical Center Health Services Inc367 clinicians in the group
- Vantage Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Inc260 clinicians in the group
- University Orthopedics Center, Ltd60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in State College
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in State College, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538241203 |
| 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