CHRISTOPHER DREW NICHOLS NP
NPI 1235546524
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since July 18, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, ER DEPT, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 765-8826 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2023, Oct 26, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Christopher Drew Nichols Np NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER DREW NICHOLS NP (NPI 1235546524) is an individual family provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP07880) and active in the NPI registry since July 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Baton Rouge.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235546524
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER DREW NICHOLSCredential: NP
Location Address5000 HENNESSY BLVD, ER DEPTBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4375
Mailing AddressDept At952639Atlanta, GA 31192-2639 · (800) 684-0857
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2023
NPI 1235546524 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 LA · AP07880
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 116 Infirmary RdBaton Rouge, LA 70803-4375 · Phone (225) 578-6761 · Fax (225) 578-0596

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

Christopher Drew 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 ID8123249174
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141016001689
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.
31 services30 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number190064
Location5000 Hennessy BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70808 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Physician Assistant
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Psychologist (Clinical)
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Hospitalist
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

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 Christopher Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Nichols is 1235546524. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2014.

Where is Christopher Nichols located?

Christopher Nichols practices at 5000 Hennessy Blvd ER Dept, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The listed phone number is (225) 765-8826.

What is Christopher Nichols's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

What insurance does Christopher Nichols accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Christopher 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.

Is Christopher Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Nichols is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Nichols was last updated on March 14, 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.