DR. EDMUND JAMES NICHTER M.D.
NPI 1184897910
Emergency Medicine in West Covina, CA

Active since April 13, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1115 S SUNSET AVE, WEST COVINA, CA 91790(626) 858-8515 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 11, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Edmund James Nichter M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDMUND JAMES NICHTER M.D. (NPI 1184897910) is an individual emergency medicine provider in West Covina, California, licensed in California (A101664) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184897910
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDMUND JAMES NICHTERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1115 S SUNSET AVEWest Covina, CA 91790-3940
Mailing Address1115 S Sunset AveWest Covina, CA 91790-3940 · (626) 858-8515
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateApril 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 11, 2008
NPI 1184897910 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in CA · A101664
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.
1115 S SUNSET AVE, West Covina, CA 91790

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINAP929ZCA

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

Dr. Edmund James Nichter M.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 ID8426121922
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220127001192
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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
44 services42 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
23 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380007
Location2801 N Gantenbein AvenuePortland, OR 97227 · Multnomah County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91790 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Nurse Practitioner
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Physician Assistant
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Pharmacist
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Physician Assistant
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1115 S SUNSET AVE
WEST COVINA, CA 91790

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 Edmund Nichter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edmund Nichter is 1184897910. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2008.

Where is Edmund Nichter located?

Edmund Nichter practices at 1115 S Sunset Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. The listed phone number is (626) 858-8515.

What is Edmund Nichter's specialty?

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

Is Edmund Nichter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edmund Nichter 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 Edmund Nichter accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc. list Edmund Nichter 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 Edmund Nichter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edmund Nichter is affiliated with Legacy Emanuel Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edmund Nichter was last updated on November 11, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.