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Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD

(300 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pain Medicine and Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Ross University School of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: hip pain, headache, osteoporosis, and more.

19851 Observation Drive Suite 360
Germantown, MD 20876

(443) 693-7246

Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD is a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD specializing in pain medicine and physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers.

Office Locations

19851 Observation Drive Suite 360
Germantown, MD 20876

(443) 693-7246

(301) 337-6478

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24560 Southpoint Drive Suite 120
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Some issues Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2012 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	106
doctor visit	4086
injections	319
nerve block	184
pain management	213
spinal procedures	185

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2013 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
doctor visit	4847
injections	437
minimally invasive procedures	67
nerve block	279
nerve procedures	67
pain management	410
spinal procedures	331

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	809
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	744

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	3

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	384
hospital care	298
injections	54
inpatient care	298
nerve block	15
pain management	15
spinal procedures	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	793
hospital care	504
injections	45
inpatient care	504
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	31
nerve procedures	12
pain management	43
spinal procedures	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	424
Black	24
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	42
Less than 65	206

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	1147
hospital care	469
injections	72
inpatient care	469
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve block	56
nerve procedures	19
pain management	75
spinal procedures	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	14
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	35
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2017 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	51
doctor visit	1917
injections	162
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve block	57
nerve procedures	27
pain management	138
spinal procedures	57

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	611
Black	21
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	40
Less than 65	309

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2018 were nerve block, pain management, spinal procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	620
injections	59
nerve block	59
pain management	59
spinal procedures	59

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	14
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2019 were nursing home care, nerve block, pain management and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	840
injections	58
nerve block	58
nursing home care	211
pain management	58
spinal procedures	58

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	162
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	25
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2020 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	1463
injections	134
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	88
nerve procedures	13
nursing home care	16
pain management	116
spinal procedures	88

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	206
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	22
Less than 65	170

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2021 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	38
doctor visit	1043
injections	187
nerve block	135
pain management	149
spinal procedures	135

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	134
Hispanic	17
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	30
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD during 2022 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	550
injections	122
nerve block	67
pain management	83
spinal procedures	83

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	161
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	30
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated as a pain medicine specialist in Germantown, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, injections and pain management.

aspiration	47
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1608
hospital care	423
injections	149
inpatient care	423
minimally invasive procedures	27
nerve block	93
nerve procedures	27
nursing home care	113
pain management	123
spinal procedures	99

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	68
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	292
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	17
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	23
Less than 65	182
65 to 74	124

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

National Spine & Pain Centers

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 300 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Germantown, MD.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$18,914 SYNCHROMED $4,010	INTELLIS $1,679	ADAPTIVESTIM $1,625	KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $1,105	OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION $1,014	Other $9,482
Boston Scientific Corporation	$3,986 PAIN MANAGEMENT $1,772	Precision $868	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $509	SPECTRA SYSTEM $405	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $292	Other $139
Abbott Laboratories	$3,622 DRG leads $1,512	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $622	PROCLAIM $392	Octrode SCS Leads $344	Axium INS DRG IPG $188	Other $565
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$2,923 Neuro-Chronic Pain $2,724	Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $88	S-Series $58	Axium INS Implantable Neuro Stimulator $50	Cinch $4
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,002 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $1,216	INTELLIS $567	SYNCHROMED $107	SYNCHROMEDII $78	Vanta $18	Other $17
Other	$11,920 LYRICA $1,835	Interventional Therapies $1,309	IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $877	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $791	NURTEC ODT $621	Other $6,486

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$21,220
Travel and Lodging	$13,673
Consulting Fee	$6,444
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,750
Education	$280

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Tannous is a specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and pain medicine. He studied medicine at Ross University School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Tannous trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. His clinical interests include nerve conduction studies (NCS), spinal pain, and osteoporosis. Patient reviews placed Dr. Tannous at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with National Spine & Pain Centers.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2013

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas J. Tannous, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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