NICHOLAS D. COLACCHIO MD – NPI #1871855502
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

NICHOLAS COLACCHIO is an orthopaedic surgeon located in FALMOUTH, ME. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1871855502 to NICHOLAS COLACCHIO on June 08, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207X00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Dec 03, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for NICHOLAS COLACCHIO below.

NPI Profile for
NICHOLAS D. COLACCHIO

NPI Number
1871855502
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NICHOLAS D. COLACCHIO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
5 BUCKNAM RD STE 1D
FALMOUTH, ME 04105-1208
Phone: (207) 781-1551 Fax: (207) 781-1552
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for NICHOLAS COLACCHIO

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERMEDICAL LICENSENC2017-00044
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 ME MD21891

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Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2012
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
NICHOLAS COLACCHIO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MAINE MEDICAL CENTER
      22 BRAMHALL ST
      PORTLAND, ME 04102
    • NORTHERN LIGHT INLAND HOSPITAL
      200 KENNEDY MEMORIAL DRIVE
      WATERVILLE, ME 04901
    • SOUTHERN MAINE HEALTH CARE
      1 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE
      BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CENTERWELL HOME HEALTH
      51 BAXTER BOULEVARD
      PORTLAND, ME 04101
    • COMMUNITY HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES
      42 CEDAR STREET
      BANGOR, ME 04402
    • MAINEGENERAL COMMUNITY CARE
      10 WATER STREET SUITE 307
      WATERVILLE, ME 04901
    • MAINEHEALTH CARE AT HOME
      15 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD
      SACO, ME 04072
    • VISITING NURSE HOME CARE&HOSPICE OF CARROLL COUNTY
      1529 WHITE MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY PO BOX 432
      NORTH CONWAY, NH 03860

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