MR. ALAN NICHOLS FNP
NPI 1144283664
Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care in Merkel, TX

Active since April 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.26/100
CMS Quality Rating
217 EDWARDS, MERKEL, TX 79536(325) 928-0014(325) 893-4035 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2021, May 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Mr. Alan Nichols Fnp NPPES

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

MR. ALAN NICHOLS FNP (NPI 1144283664) is an individual acute care provider in Merkel, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP113748) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Breckenridge.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144283664
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2100X
Provider Legal NameMR. ALAN NICHOLSCredential: FNP
Location Address217 EDWARDSMerkel, TX 79536-3803
Mailing AddressPo Box 2435Albany, TX 76430-8020 · (325) 762-2447 · Fax (325) 893-4035
Fax(325) 893-4035
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateApril 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2021
NPI 1144283664 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Acute CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2100X
License Licensed in TX · AP113748
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License 684692 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License AP113748 (TX)
217 EDWARDS, Merkel, TX 79536

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12802 W Walker St Unit 200Breckenridge, TX 76424-4035 · Phone (254) 559-7215 · Fax (325) 893-4035

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid173806404TX

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

Mr. Alan Nichols Fnp 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 ID8628012895
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050617000778
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 4

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.

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.
24 services24 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
19 services18 patients
Urinalysis, manual test 81002
A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.
14 services11 patients
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus 87804
This is a test that identifies the influenza virus in your body. It works by using an immunoassay, a method that detects the presence of the virus through an immune response. The results are directly observable, making it a quick and efficient way to diagnose flu.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hendrick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Abilene, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450229
Location1900 PineAbilene, TX 79601 · Taylor County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79536 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

87.26/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.97
Promoting Interoperability85.91
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
4 suppliers13 claims17 services$14.51 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
7 suppliers38 claims42 services$74.13 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 7

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

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Counselor (Mental Health)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Physician Assistant
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Counselor (Professional)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536
Counselor (Professional)
217 EDWARDS
MERKEL, TX 79536

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 Alan Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alan Nichols is 1144283664. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2006.

Where is Alan Nichols located?

Alan Nichols practices at 217 Edwards, Merkel, TX 79536. The listed phone number is (325) 928-0014.

What is Alan Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Acute Care, with taxonomy code 363LA2100X.

Is Alan Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alan 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 Alan Nichols accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Alan 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 Alan Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alan Nichols is affiliated with Hendrick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alan Nichols was last updated on November 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.