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DR. JOSEPH SCOTT NICHOLS M.D., M.P.H.
NPI 1053602755
Family Medicine in Takoma Park, MD

Active since April 28, 2011Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 12, 2026
7000 CARROLL AVE STE 200A, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912(301) 578-2388(855) 612-2683 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Scott Nichols M.d., M.p.h. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH SCOTT NICHOLS M.D., M.P.H. (NPI 1053602755) is an individual family medicine provider in Takoma Park, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0077593) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He has opted out of Medicare through August 12, 2026 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053602755
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH SCOTT NICHOLSCredential: M.D., M.P.H.
Location Address7000 CARROLL AVE STE 200ATakoma Park, MD 20912-4437
Mailing Address7000 Carroll Ave Ste 200aTakoma Park, MD 20912-4437 · (301) 578-2388 · Fax (855) 612-2683
Phone(301) 578-2388
Fax(855) 612-2683
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJune 6, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJune 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1053602755 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0077593
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

7000 CARROLL AVE STE 200A, Takoma Park, MD 20912
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Joseph Scott Nichols M.d., M.p.h. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from August 12, 2020 through August 12, 2026.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 12, 2020
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 12, 2026Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20912 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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 Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Nichols is 1053602755. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2011.

Where is Joseph Nichols located?

Joseph Nichols practices at 7000 Carroll Ave Ste 200A, Takoma Park, MD 20912. The listed phone number is (301) 578-2388.

What is Joseph Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Joseph Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

No. Joseph Nichols has opted out of Medicare through August 12, 2026. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Joseph Nichols accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Joseph 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Nichols was last updated on June 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.