Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nicola Nicoloff, MD

Cardiovascular Disease · Hermitage, PA
Practice pattern: Cardiac & Cardiac — Practice combining cardiac and cardiac services
Low-engagement
2999 INNOVATION WAY, Hermitage, PA 16148
7249831800
In practice since 2006 (20 years)
NPI: 1801868963 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Nicoloff 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. Nicoloff

Dr. Nicola Nicoloff is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Hermitage, PA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nicoloff performed 226 Medicare services across 224 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nicoloff received a total of $3,759 from 26 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 234 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. 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. Nicoloff 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.

✓ 20 years in practice ▲ 226 Medicare services $3,759 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
226
Medicare services
Bottom 6% in PA for cardiovascular disease
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
224
Unique beneficiaries
$50
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~11 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
Echocardiogram, transthoracic
An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function.
 196 $51 $233
Nuclear stress test of heart muscle
A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera.
 17 $53 $258
Follow-up heart ultrasound
An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress.
 13 $19 $93
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.
86.7% high complexity
13.3% medium
0.0% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$3,759
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $537/year across 7 years
Top 39% in PA for cardiovascular disease
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
26
Companies
234
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
$3,759 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$15
2023
$19
2022
$49
2021
$1,117
2020
$636
2019
$1,105
2018
$818

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Amgen Inc.
$770
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$461
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$428
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$402
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$348
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$303
PFIZER INC.
$202
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$165
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$111
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$94
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$76
HeartFlow, Inc.
$75
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$61
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$43
Abbott Laboratories
$35
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$23
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
AbbVie Inc.
$18
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA
$17
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals
$17
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$15
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$13
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$12
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 44.1% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Aimovig · Arcalyst · BRILINTA · CHANTIX · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · FARXIGA · HeartMate · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LEQVIO · LifeVest · Livalo · MULTAQ · Mitigare · NEXLETOL · NURTEC ODT · ONPATTRO · OPSUMIT · PRALUENT · PRALUENT ALIROCUMAB INJECTION · QULIPTA · Repatha · VERQUVO · VYNDAQEL · Vascepa · XARELTO
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.

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Geographic Context

Cardiologists within 10 mi
44
Per 100K population
40.1
County median income
$60,614
Nearest hospital
SHARON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
4.3 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. Nicoloff is a cardiac & cardiac specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 20 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Nicoloff experienced with echocardiogram, transthoracic?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nicoloff performed 196 echocardiogram, transthoracic 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. Nicoloff receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nicoloff received a total of $3,759 from 26 companies across 234 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. Nicoloff's costs compare to other cardiologists in Hermitage?
Dr. Nicoloff's average Medicare payment per service is $50. 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. Nicoloff) 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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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →