DIANA ADAMS NICHOLS NP
NPI 1194009480
Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX

Active since October 05, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 792-6161 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 23, 2023, Feb 14, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Diana Adams Nichols Np NPPES

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

DIANA ADAMS NICHOLS NP (NPI 1194009480) is an individual nurse practitioner in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP108255) and active in the NPI registry since October 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194009480
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameDIANA ADAMS NICHOLSCredential: NP
Location Address1515 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4009
Mailing AddressP O Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 23, 2023
NPI 1194009480 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License Licensed in TX · AP108255
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License AP108255 (TX)
Also ListedClinical Nurse Specialist · Psychiatric/Mental Health, AdultTaxonomy 364SP0809X · License 529645 (TX)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Diana Adams Ramirez Np

Other Identifiers 2

Other858N35TX · Bcbs
Medicaid286116301TX

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

Diana Adams Nichols Np 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 ID3678747813
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111128000130
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.

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.
135 services42 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
98 services44 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
71 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
42 services39 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

81.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality81.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost49.97

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, 77030-4009
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Surgery
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Practitioner
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Diana Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Diana Nichols is 1194009480. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2011. The provider is also known as Diana Adams Ramirez Np.

Where is Diana Nichols located?

Diana Nichols practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 792-6161.

What is Diana Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Diana Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Diana 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Diana Nichols was last updated on February 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.