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DR. NICKOLE RUCKER TEEL MD
NPI 1225325202
Anesthesiology in Spartanburg, SC

Active since June 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
1700 SKYLYN DR, SPARTANBURG, SC 29307(864) 573-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Nickole Rucker Teel Md NPPES

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

DR. NICKOLE RUCKER TEEL MD (NPI 1225325202) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Spartanburg, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (38068) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225325202
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICKOLE RUCKER TEELCredential: MD
Location Address1700 SKYLYN DRSpartanburg, SC 29307-1041
Mailing AddressPo Box 2295Asheville, NC 28802-2295 · (828) 398-5244 · Fax (828) 360-3080
Phone(864) 573-3000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 2017
✔ NPI 1225325202 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 38068✔ Licensed in NC · 2014-00944
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1700 SKYLYN DR, Spartanburg, SC 29307
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid380689SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nickole Rucker Teel Md 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 ID5193037109
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150706001096
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nickole Teel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr
Same address
Hematology & Oncology
1702 SKYLYN DR, UNIT C
Spartanburg, SC 29307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Spartanburg Medical Center
  • Also billed through NPI 1376137158 (South Carolina), NPI 1760637904 (South Carolina)
  • 814 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1568616076 (864) 560-1402
Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
861 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 553 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
21 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
11 services11 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Spartanburg Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420007
Location101 E Wood StSpartanburg, SC 29303 · Spartanburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Cherokee Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gaffney, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420043
Location1530 N Limestone StGaffney, SC 29340 · Cherokee County
Emergency services

Pelham Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Greer, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420103
Location250 Westmoreland RoadGreer, SC 29651 · Greenville County
Emergency services

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.

96.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality92.17
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN PARTNERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA PLLC
Emergency Medicine
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (877) 693-5700
ERIN SHEALY RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3966
SPARTANBURG MEDICAL CENTER
Psychiatric Unit
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 560-6000
JULIA SHAHID
Occupational Therapist
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (800) 281-5346
MARY BLACK HEALTH SYSTEM LLC
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3000
ANGELA MILLS STEWARD IBCLC
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3011
JAMES T. HINDMAN, MD
Specialist
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3135
WILLIAM HILDEBRANDT R.PH.
Pharmacist
1700 SKYLYN DR
SPARTANBURG, SC 29307
Spartanburg County (864) 573-3792

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 Nickole Teel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nickole Teel is 1225325202. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2011.

Where is Nickole Teel located?

Nickole Teel practices at 1700 Skylyn Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307. The listed phone number is (864) 573-3000.

What is Nickole Teel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Nickole Teel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nickole Teel 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 organizations bill Medicare for Nickole Teel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nickole Teel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Spartanburg Regional Med Ctr (Spartanburg, SC) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, TX). Each 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 Nickole Teel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nickole Teel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter of North Carolina list Nickole Teel 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 Nickole Teel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nickole Teel is affiliated with Spartanburg Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center and Pelham Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nickole Teel was last updated on May 19, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.