Nick Cartossa

Consulting Actuary II

ASA, MAAA

(914) 369-1710

Nick is an experienced actuarial consultant with a broad range of expertise in healthcare pricing, financial modeling, and risk management. With a career in actuarial consulting dating back to 2014, Nick brings over a decade of experience across several key areas, including Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan (MAPD) pricing, Value-Based Care (VBC), and actuarial forecasting and modeling.

Since joining Wakely in 2021, Nick has specialized in supporting Medicare-focused clients, with a particular emphasis on MAPD pricing, financial reporting, and the development of actuarial tools. He also plays a key role in certifying Medicare Part D bids, ensuring that clients’ pricing structures comply with regulatory standards. In addition, Nick contributes to the firm’s due diligence work for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, leveraging actuarial analysis to assess financial and operational risks.

Prior to joining Wakely, Nick worked in retirement consulting and large group commercial Health & Benefits consulting, gaining a well-rounded understanding of both individual and group-based insurance programs. This diverse background allows Nick to provide strategic insights and innovative solutions for clients across the healthcare spectrum.

Nick is committed to delivering actionable insights and creating value for clients by leveraging advanced actuarial methodologies, deep industry knowledge, and a keen understanding of healthcare markets and trends.