Dr. Nicholas Abt, MD
What this data tells you about Dr. Abt
Dr. Nicholas Abt is an otolaryngology specialist in Mashpee, MA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Abt performed 2,353 Medicare services across 763 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Abt received a total of $5,039 from 14 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Abt is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,450 | $0 | $0 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
250 | $92 | $252 |
| Flexible laryngoscopy A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx. |
184 | $88 | $276 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
123 | $118 | $327 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
53 | $138 | $352 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck soft tissue This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in the head and neck area. It allows for the visualization of structures beneath the skin without using radiation. |
50 | $80 | $297 |
| Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, first lesion A biopsy procedure where a thin needle is used to collect tissue samples from a growth, guided by ultrasound imaging. This code applies to the first lesion or mass sampled during the session. |
40 | $103 | $246 |
| Nasal endoscopy A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages. |
31 | $131 | $422 |
| Ear wax removal A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal. |
26 | $35 | $103 |
| Flap graft creation for head or neck A surgical procedure to create a flap graft for use in the head or neck area. This involves moving a section of tissue with its blood supply to reconstruct or repair a defect. |
20 | $389 | $3,774 |
| Removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue of neck Surgical removal of lymph nodes, muscle, and tissue from the neck area. |
20 | $912 | $3,099 |
| Voice box biopsy using endoscope A procedure to remove a small tissue sample from the voice box for examination. The sample is collected using an endoscope, often with the aid of a microscope or telescope for precision. |
19 | $127 | $441 |
| Bronchoscopy A diagnostic exam of the lung airways using an endoscope to visually inspect the inside of the lungs and airways. |
19 | $50 | $653 |
| CT scan of neck soft tissue with contrast A computed tomography scan that uses contrast dye to create detailed images of the soft tissues in the neck. |
19 | $95 | $460 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
18 | $66 | $177 |
| Esophagoscopy, diagnostic A procedure to visually examine the esophagus using a flexible tube with a camera. This exam allows the provider to check for abnormalities or disease within the esophageal lining. |
16 | $60 | $311 |
| Skin graft repair, 30.1-60.0 sq cm A surgical procedure to repair a wound by transferring skin from one area to another. This code applies to grafts covering an area between 30.1 and 60.0 square centimeters. |
15 | $335 | $2,220 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2024)
All-time payments by company (2021-2024) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (77%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
7.7 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Abt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 17% of MA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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