Quick answers
- Does Nicholas J. Elkins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas J. Elkins 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. Elkins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 306 Original Medicare patients and 1,641 services for Nicholas J. Elkins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas J. Elkins's NPI number?
- 1780092346. 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. Elkins, 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 | 306 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,641 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)522 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)197 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)83 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)76 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)62 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%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol70%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Nicholas J. Elkins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas J. Elkins 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.
- Cobre Valley Regional Medical CenterGlobe, AZ · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 031314
- Mt. Graham Regional Medical CenterSafford, AZ · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 031319
- Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.Willcox, AZ · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 031302
- San Carlos Apache Healthcare CorporationPeridot, AZ · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 031320
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas J. Elkins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 103 Medicine Way RdPeridot, AZ 85542 (928) 475‑1400
- 1600 S 20th AveSafford, AZ 85546 (928) 348‑4000
- 5880 S Hospital DrGlobe, AZ 85501
- 5990 S Hospital DrGlobe, AZ 85501 (928) 425‑8151
- P O Box, Suite 787Peridot, AZ 85542
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas J. Elkins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation148 clinicians in the group
- Mt Graham Regional Medical Center Inc67 clinicians in the group
- Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other rehabilitation doctors in Arizona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Arizona — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780092346 |
| 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