Quick answers
- Does Nico Del Piccolo accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nico Del Piccolo 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 Nico Del Piccolo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 217 Original Medicare patients and 542 services for Nico Del Piccolo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nico Del Piccolo's NPI number?
- 1538696620. 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 Nico Del Piccolo, 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 | 217 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 542 |
| Different services or procedures | 76 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)171 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)59 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)47 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)20 services
- Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope (47563)18 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis60%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Hospitals where Nico Del Piccolo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nico Del Piccolo 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034
Practice locations
Addresses where Nico Del Piccolo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 S Lake Park Ave, Suite 200 202Hobart, IN 46342 (219) 947‑6124
- 3800 Saint Mary Rd, Suite 204Valparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 947‑6780
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nico Del Piccolo as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Network Inc379 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Hobart
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hobart, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538696620 |
| 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