Quick answers
- Does Nicholas S. Fling accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicholas S. Fling 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 S. Fling see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 524 services for Nicholas S. Fling. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicholas S. Fling's NPI number?
- 1801355748. 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 S. Fling, 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 | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 524 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)203 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)135 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)68 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)61 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)22 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety40%
- Heart failure39%
Hospitals where Nicholas S. Fling works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicholas S. Fling 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.
- Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500072
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicholas S. Fling is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11567 Canterwood Blvd NWGig Harbor, WA 98332 (253) 530‑2100
- 1455 Battersby AveEnumclaw, WA 98022 (360) 825‑2505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicholas S. Fling as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Emergency Physicians LLC271 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Gig Harbor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gig Harbor, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Emergency Physicians LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine, Denver |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1801355748 |
| 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