Dr. Nikola Babovic, MD

  • Reno, NV
  • Orthopaedic hand surgery physician
NPI1073943239PAC ID1355638610
Medicare services, 2024
1,606
Medicare patients, 2024
513
Part D claims, 2024
252
Publications
10
MIPS score, 2024
91
Practice address
555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503
Practice phone
Call (775) 786-3040
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Primary practice

Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office

Reno, Nevada

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Dr. Nikola Babovic is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Reno, Nevada

Dr. Babovic practices at Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office in Reno, Nevada.

Dr. Babovic's NPI, 1073943239, was assigned on November 25, 2013. Dr. Babovic graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester in 2013. Dr. Babovic holds Nevada license 19135.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
1355638610
NPI enumeration date
November 25, 2013
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(775) 786-3040
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
39
Medical school graduation
2013

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Nikola Babovic practices at Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office in Reno, Nevada

Dr. Babovic's primary practice is Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office, at 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503 in Washoe County. The practice phone is (775) 786-3040.

  • Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office
    555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503 · Washoe CountyPhone(775) 786-3040

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Dr. Nikola Babovic is affiliated with 5 sites of care and 3 medical groups

Dr. Babovic's primary practice is Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Babovic is also affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center. The medical group on file is Reno Orthopedic Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Babovic to 2 more hospitals, 2 medical groups and 1 ambulatory surgery center, each named with a free account.

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data

Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Nikola Babovic's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Babovic practices, 4 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno OfficeAvailable with a free account
+4 more sites and 2 medical groupsAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Nikola Babovic is one of 17 orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Nevada

Hand surgery is Dr. Babovic's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207XS0106X. Dr. Babovic is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dmand AI has Dr. Babovic's licenses on file in 3 states: Nevada, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Orthopaedic hand surgery, NevadaPrimaryLicense 19135 · 2019 to 2027 · taxonomy 207XS0106X
  • Rhode Island license2018 to 2020
  • Pennsylvania license2013 to 2018

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists arm, wrist, hand fracture and dislocation, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand joint or tendon inflammation, joint cyst and minor injury to a limb among the conditions Dr. Babovic treats.

Orthopaedic hand surgery physicians near Dr. Babovic

Counts of orthopaedic hand surgery physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

17orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Nevada
6orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Reno

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Nikola Babovic billed Medicare for 1,606 services in 2024

CMS data shows 1,606 Medicare services from Dr. Babovic across 14 procedure codes in 2024, for 513 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $100,512 for them.

Medicare services, 20241,606
Medicare patients513
Paid by Medicare$100,512
Procedure codes14

Dr. Babovic's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 6182024: 55211%
Surgery
2023: 4372024: 4165%
Drugs given in the office
2023: 3572024: 3249%
Imaging
2023: 3732024: 31416%

Where Dr. Babovic's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office1,45891%
  • In a facility1489%

Dr. Babovic compared with the Nevada median for orthopaedic hand surgery physicians, 2024

  • Dr. Babovic
  • Nevada median
Medicare services
1,606vs 1,44711% above
Medicare patients
513vs 29673% above
Part D claims
216vs 792.7 times

Medians across 18 orthopaedic hand surgery physicians in Nevada with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Babovic's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Nikola Babovic treated 513 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73

CMS counts 513 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Babovic in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 288 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 65% have arthritis. 5% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 0.92, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Babovic's median patient age at 65, with 56% women.

Medicare patients, 2024513
Average age73
Average risk score0.92
Also on Medicaid5%

Dr. Babovic's Medicare patients by age, 2024

Dr. Babovic's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women29457%
  • Men21943%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Babovic's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High cholesterol75%
  2. Arthritis65%
  3. High blood pressure62%
  4. Ischemic heart disease22%
  5. Diabetes21%
  6. Mood disorders20%
  7. Depression18%
  8. Anxiety17%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Babovic's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 65

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women56%
  • Men44%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Nikola Babovic wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Babovic wrote 252 Medicare Part D claims for 196 patients. 99% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 216 of them, across 3 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $442 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 245 claims across 6 drugs.

Part D claims, 2024252
Drugs named by CMS3
Total drug cost$442
Part D patients196

Dr. Babovic's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic250 claims99%
  • Brand-name and other2 claims1%

Dr. Babovic's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Babovic's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids77%194 of 252 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 2452024: 21612%

Drugs named by CMS: 3 in 2024, 6 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Nikola Babovic scored 91 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 91 out of 100 for Dr. Babovic for performance year 2024, reported through an alternative payment model (APM). Dr. Babovic accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Babovic's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 91of 100Final score
  • 81.4of 100Quality
  • 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Removal of tissue: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026; and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)

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Dr. Nikola Babovic has 10 publications on record

Dmand AI links 10 papers to Dr. Babovic, published from 2006 to 2018. The most frequent topics are Academic Medical Centers and Peripheral Nerves. Dr. Babovic's most frequent co-authors are Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic, MD, Brian T. Carlsen, MD and Daniel T. Altman, MD.

Papers10
Years published2006 to 2018

Dr. Babovic's papers by year, 2006 to 2018

Topics Dr. Babovic writes about most

  • Academic Medical Centers
  • Peripheral Nerves

Dr. Babovic's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Babovic

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Dr. Nikola Babovic received $10,487 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 83 general payments to Dr. Babovic from 23 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 60% of the total. Arthrex, Inc. paid the most, $3,239.

General payments to Dr. Babovic by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Babovic by kind, 2016 to 2025

$10.5Kin total
  • Education$6,26460%
  • Food and beverage$2,92028%
  • Travel and lodging$1,30412%

Companies that paid Dr. Babovic the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Nikola Babovic graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester

Dr. Babovic graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester in 2013. Dr. Babovic is a member of AAOS and ASSH.

  1. Medical schoolMayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester
  2. Board certified in orthopaedic surgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Nikola Babovic accepts plans from 14 insurance carriers

Dr. Babovic is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Humana
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Aspirus Health Plan
  • +6 more carriersWith a free account

Plan types Dr. Babovic accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare8
  2. PPO8
  3. HMO4
  4. POS4
  5. Medicaid3
  6. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Nikola Babovic's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Nikola Babovic's NPI number?

Dr. Nikola Babovic's NPI number is 1073943239. It was assigned on November 25, 2013, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Nikola Babovic?

Dr. Nikola Babovic is an orthopaedic hand surgery physician in Reno, Nevada. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Hand Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207XS0106X).

Where does Dr. Nikola Babovic practice?

Dr. Babovic practices at 555 N Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89503. Dr. Babovic's primary practice is Reno Orthopaedic Clinic - Reno Office in Reno, Nevada. Dmand AI also links Dr. Babovic to 2 hospitals, 2 medical groups and 1 ambulatory surgery center.

What is Dr. Nikola Babovic's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Babovic is (775) 786-3040.

What is Dr. Nikola Babovic's medical license number?

Dr. Babovic holds Nevada license 19135, one of the licenses on file in 3 states.

Which states has Dr. Nikola Babovic been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Babovic in Nevada (2019 to 2027), Rhode Island (2018 to 2020) and Pennsylvania (2013 to 2018).

Which hospitals is Dr. Nikola Babovic affiliated with?

Dr. Babovic is affiliated with Renown Regional Medical Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Babovic to 2 more hospitals.

What medical group is Dr. Nikola Babovic part of?

Dr. Babovic is linked to Reno Orthopedic Center. Dmand AI links Dr. Babovic to 2 more medical groups.

Does Dr. Nikola Babovic accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Babovic billed Medicare for 1,606 services in 2024, and Dr. Babovic accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Nikola Babovic's MIPS score?

Dr. Babovic's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 91 out of 100, reported through an alternative payment model (APM).

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How many Medicare patients does Dr. Nikola Babovic see?

CMS counts 513 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Babovic in 2024, with an average age of 73.

Is Dr. Nikola Babovic board certified?

Yes. Dr. Babovic is board certified in orthopaedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What services does Dr. Nikola Babovic bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Babovic's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J0702), office visit, established patient (99213) and diagnostic imaging (73110).

Where did Dr. Nikola Babovic go to medical school?

Dr. Babovic graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester in 2013.

What drugs does Dr. Nikola Babovic prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Babovic's most prescribed drugs by claims were Oxycodone HCl, Prednisone and Tramadol HCl.

Has Dr. Nikola Babovic received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $10,487 in general payments to Dr. Babovic from 23 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Arthrex, Inc.

How long has Dr. Nikola Babovic been practicing?

Dr. Babovic graduated from medical school in 2013, 13 years ago.

Does Dr. Nikola Babovic do research?

Dmand AI links 10 publications to Dr. Babovic, published from 2006 to 2018.

Who does Dr. Nikola Babovic publish with?

Dr. Babovic's most frequent co-authors are Dusica Babovic-Vuksanovic, MD (2 shared papers), Brian T. Carlsen, MD (2 shared papers) and Daniel T. Altman, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Nikola Babovic accept?

Dr. Babovic is in network with 14 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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