Quick answers
- Does Nicolai A. Esala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicolai A. Esala 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 Nicolai A. Esala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 320 services for Nicolai A. Esala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nicolai A. Esala's NPI number?
- 1922238245. 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 Nicolai A. Esala, 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 320 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)110 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)75 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)69 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)23 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)19 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).
- Arthritis55%
- High cholesterol53%
- High blood pressure52%
- Anxiety37%
- Depression29%
- Diabetes19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nicolai A. Esala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 155 Radio DrWoodbury, MN 55125 (952) 831‑8742
- 3800 Park Nicollet BlvdSt Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 993‑3123
- 8100 Northland DrBloomington, MN 55431 (952) 831‑8742
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nicolai A. Esala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Park Nicollet Clinic1,787 clinicians in the group
- Tria Orthopaedic Center LLC515 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Woodbury
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Woodbury, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Park Nicollet Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922238245 |
| 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
- 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