Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Nicholas Kinback, M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Altoona, PA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Kinback from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kinback
Dr. Nicholas Kinback is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Altoona, PA, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kinback performed 20,127 Medicare services across 989 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kinback received a total of $14,449 from 39 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 401 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in student in an organized health care education/training program. 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. Kinback 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.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in PA
$14,449 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗20,127
Medicare services
Top 1% in PA for student in an organized health care education/training program
989
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~1,677 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
18,850 | $5 | $23 |
| 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. |
282 | $63 | $100 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
176 | $81 | $796 |
| 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. |
66 | $90 | $140 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
61 | $101 | $1,170 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
61 | $57 | $780 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
59 | $91 | $656 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
51 | $154 | $540 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
50 | $69 | $480 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
48 | $83 | $200 |
| 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. |
40 | $122 | $250 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
39 | $10 | $150 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
33 | $66 | $400 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
32 | $219 | $800 |
| Autonomic nervous system function test This test evaluates how well the sympathetic nervous system is functioning. It assesses the automatic control of bodily processes such as heart rate and blood pressure. |
30 | $95 | $350 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
30 | $8 | $50 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
29 | $63 | $250 |
| Autonomic nervous system testing with heart rate response to deep breathing This test evaluates the function of the autonomic nervous system by measuring how the heart rate changes in response to deep breathing. |
29 | $68 | $250 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
27 | $55 | $233 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
26 | $120 | $1,154 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
26 | $68 | $769 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
24 | $76 | $480 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
22 | $29 | $160 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
21 | $73 | $200 |
| Minimally invasive spine decompression, lower spine A minimally invasive procedure to remove bone from the lower spine to relieve pressure on nerve tissue, guided by imaging and accessed through the skin. |
15 | $717 | $3,200 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$14,449
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,064/year across 7 years
Top 3% in PA for student in an organized health care education/training program
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
39
Companies
401
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,449 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,615
2023
$3,015
2022
$3,084
2021
$2,330
2020
$1,214
2019
$2,835
2018
$357
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Medtronic, Inc.
$368
Boston Scientific Corporation
$338
ABBVIE INC.
$243
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$143
Curonix LLC
$103
Lundbeck LLC
$68
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$53
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$41
Bioventus LLC
$39
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$34
PFIZER INC.
$33
PAINTEQ LLC
$25
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$24
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$22
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$21
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$18
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$17
Top 3 companies account for 58.7% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,732
Abbott Laboratories
$3,253
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,976
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,335
ABBVIE INC.
$647
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$522
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$345
Lundbeck LLC
$275
Foundation Fusion Solutions, LLC
$255
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$196
Bioventus LLC
$185
Nevro Corp.
$181
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$177
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$155
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$148
Allergan, Inc.
$125
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$109
PFIZER INC.
$103
Curonix LLC
$103
Averitas Pharma Inc.
$82
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$68
MML US, Inc.
$55
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$54
US WorldMeds, LLC
$47
Valinor Pharma, LLC
$40
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$35
Ascensia Diabetes Care Us Inc.
$34
PAINTEQ LLC
$25
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$24
REVANCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$22
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$18
SI-BONE, Inc.
$17
RedHill Biopharma Inc.
$15
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
AcelRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
TRICE MEDICAL, INC.
$14
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$14
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 62.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ADAPTIVESTIM · AJOVY · Axium INS DRG IPG · BOTOX · Belbuca · DAXI · DSUVIA · DUEXIS · DUROLANE · EVERSENSE E3 SENSOR KIT - RETAIL · Exparel · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT · General - Pain Management · General - Vascular Access · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Intracept · LYRICA · Lucemyra/Lofexidine · MOVANTIK · Movantik · NURTEC ODT · OCTRODE · OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM · Octrode SCS Leads · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PAXLOVID · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · QULIPTA · QUTENZA · RELISTOR · RESTORE · ReActiv8 · SPECTRA WA · SPECTRA WAVEWRITER · SUPERION · SYNCHROMED · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · Stimrouter Implantable Kit · Superion · Superion Indirect Decompression System · UBRELVY · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VECTRIS · VYEPTI · Vanta · WAVEWRITER ALPHA · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZTLido 30 POUCH in 1 CARTON 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH · Zilretta · mild Device Kit
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for student in an organized health care education/training program in PA.
Geographic Context
Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
78
Per 100K population
64.0
County median income
$60,594
Nearest hospital
JAMES E. VAN ZANDT VA MEDICAL CENTER (ALTOONA)
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Kinback is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in PA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 3% of PA peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kinback experienced with botox injection, per unit?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kinback performed 18,850 botox injection, per unit services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kinback receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kinback received a total of $14,449 from 39 companies across 401 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kinback's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Altoona?
Dr. Kinback's average Medicare payment per service is $10. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kinback) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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About this page
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.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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