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DR. JOSEPH REESE NICOLINI D.O., PH.D.
NPI 1013915628
Emergency Medicine in Alice, TX

Active since July 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2500 EAST MAIN STREET, CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITAL, ALICE, TX 78332(361) 661-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Reese Nicolini D.o., Ph.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH REESE NICOLINI D.O., PH.D. (NPI 1013915628) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Alice, Texas, licensed in California (20A8934) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013915628
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH REESE NICOLINICredential: D.O., PH.D.
Location Address2500 EAST MAIN STREET, CHRISTUS SPOHN HOSPITALAlice, TX 78332
Mailing Address402 W Broadway, Fourth FloorSan Diego, CA 92101-3542
Phone(361) 661-8000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1013915628 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · 20A8934✔ Licensed in TX · P6048
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedPsychologist · ClinicalTaxonomy 103TC0700X · License 071-005945 (IL)
2500 EAST MAIN STREET, Alice, TX 78332
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Reese Nicolini D.o., Ph.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID6800049248
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130114000395
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Nicolini reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Scripps Health
1,192 mi
Family Medicine
501 WASHINGTON ST, SUITE 525/600
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,598 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881636108 (619) 278-3301
Golden State Emergency Physicians Inc
1,274 mi
Emergency Medicine
1401 S GRAND AVE
Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 169 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770886558 (855) 687-0618

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 93005
An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your skin, it generates a tracing of your heart rhythm. It helps detect any heart problems by showing the timing and strength of electrical signals passing through each part of your heart.
23 services21 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
22 services22 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
20 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78332 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Nicolini's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Nicolini is 1013915628. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2005.

Where is Joseph Nicolini located?

Joseph Nicolini practices at 2500 East Main Street Christus Spohn Hospital, Alice, TX 78332. The listed phone number is (361) 661-8000.

What is Joseph Nicolini's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Joseph Nicolini enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Nicolini is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joseph Nicolini's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Nicolini reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Scripps Health (San Diego, CA) and Golden State Emergency Physicians Inc (Los Angeles, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Nicolini's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Nicolini was last updated on February 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.