LI NICHOLS MD
NPI 1013976760
Hospitalist in Wilmington, NC

Active since March 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 667-7000(910) 815-5698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2021, Mar 29, 2021, Feb 11, 2021 and 40 more (43 updates tracked since 2016).

About Li Nichols Md NPPES

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

LI NICHOLS MD (NPI 1013976760) is an individual hospitalist provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2006-00918) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013976760
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLI NICHOLSCredential: MD
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing AddressPo Box 936857Atlanta, GA 31193-6857 · (910) 667-7000 · Fax (910) 815-5698
Fax(910) 815-5698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 202143 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2021
NPI 1013976760 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2006-00918
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Li Nichols Md 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 ID1557315124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070301000482
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
419 services156 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
381 services188 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
160 services158 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
42 services39 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
31 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$50.77 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers19 claims19 services$17.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers23 claims23 services$91.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Pediatrics
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Li Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Li Nichols is 1013976760. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2006.

Where is Li Nichols located?

Li Nichols practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 667-7000.

What is Li Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Li Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Li Nichols 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.

What insurance does Li Nichols accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Li Nichols as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Li Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Li Nichols is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Li Nichols was last updated on May 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.