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ALENA NELTON NICHOLS APRN
NPI 1164289906
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Searcy, AR

Active since February 28, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
406 RODGERS DR, SEARCY, AR 72143(501) 279-7979(501) 305-3535 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Alena Nelton Nichols Aprn NPPES

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

ALENA NELTON NICHOLS APRN (NPI 1164289906) is an individual family provider in Searcy, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (227820) and active in the NPI registry since February 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164289906
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameALENA NELTON NICHOLSCredential: APRN
Location Address406 RODGERS DRSearcy, AR 72143-7433
Mailing AddressPo Box 497Augusta, AR 72006-0497 · (870) 347-2534
Phone(501) 279-7979
Fax(501) 305-3535
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateMay 20, 2026
NPPES CertifiedMay 20, 2026
✔ NPI 1164289906 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · 227820
406 RODGERS DR, Searcy, AR 72143
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Alena Nelton Nichols Aprn 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 ID3779921861
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240409002454
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Alena Nichols reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Arcare
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
406 RODGERS DR
Searcy, AR 72143
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
  • 266 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861642985 (501) 279-7979

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 72143 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
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.

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.

MARINA TAYLOR GRAY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
MRS. MAEGAN CASSIDY MCNEAL APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
STEPHEN F LEFLER DBA SEARCY CLINIC FOR WOMEN
Specialist
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
JOANNA L DAUGHETY REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Dietitian, Registered
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
DR. COURTNEY SELBY PHARM-D
Pharmacist
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
MARVIN YARBROUGH DNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
COURTNEY DRAIN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979
JAMES EDDINS
Counselor (Professional)
406 RODGERS DR
SEARCY, AR 72143
White County (501) 279-7979

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 Alena Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alena Nichols is 1164289906. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2024.

Where is Alena Nichols located?

Alena Nichols practices at 406 Rodgers Dr, Searcy, AR 72143. The listed phone number is (501) 279-7979.

What is Alena Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Alena Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alena 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Alena Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Alena Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to Arcare (Searcy, AR). The 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 Alena Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Alena Nichols accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list Alena 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 Alena Nichols was last updated on May 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.