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MS. NICOLE DIANE CHES PA-C
NPI 1205025160
Physician Assistant in Columbus, TX

Active since October 17, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
107 SHULT DR STE 200, COLUMBUS, TX 78934(979) 493-7762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2026, Nov 3, 2025, May 11, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ms. Nicole Diane Ches Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. NICOLE DIANE CHES PA-C (NPI 1205025160) is an individual physician assistant in Columbus, Texas, licensed in Texas (PA07267) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205025160
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. NICOLE DIANE CHESCredential: PA-C
Location Address107 SHULT DR STE 200Columbus, TX 78934-3009
Mailing Address11511 Shadow Creek PkwyPearland, TX 77584-7298 · (713) 442-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateOctober 17, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
NPI 1205025160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in TX · PA07267
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
107 SHULT DR STE 200, Columbus, TX 78934

Other Identifiers 1

Other598578YP67TX · Medicare Pin

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

Ms. Nicole Diane Ches Pa-c 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 ID3072686906
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080724000730
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

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.

Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 27447
A bilateral knee joint replacement is a procedure where the damaged parts of both your knee joints are replaced with artificial parts. It aims to relieve pain and improve mobility. The process involves a surgical operation under anesthesia.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Columbus Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450370
Location110 Shult DrColumbus, TX 78934 · Colorado County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78934 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
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3908
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier15 claims16 services$34.26 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

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

Physician Assistant
107 SHULT DR STE 200
COLUMBUS, TX 78934

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 Nicole Ches's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Ches is 1205025160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 17, 2007.

Where is Nicole Ches located?

Nicole Ches practices at 107 Shult Dr Ste 200, Columbus, TX 78934. The listed phone number is (979) 493-7762.

What is Nicole Ches's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Nicole Ches enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Ches 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 Nicole Ches accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Nicole Ches 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 Nicole Ches affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Ches is affiliated with Columbus Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Ches was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 33 days 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.