DENNIS DARREL NICHOLS M.D.
NPI 1245205848
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Dennis Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Nichols is 1245205848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Q: What is Dennis Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Nichols was last updated on June 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, #202, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 403-7257 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dennis Darrel Nichols M.d. NPPES

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

DENNIS DARREL NICHOLS M.D. (NPI 1245205848) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00033460) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, and maintains a secondary practice location in Spokane.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245205848

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDENNIS DARREL NICHOLSCredential: M.D.

Location Address314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, #202Tacoma, WA 98405-4250

Mailing Address314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, #202Tacoma, WA 98405-4250 · (253) 403-7257

Phone(253) 403-7257

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniformed Services Uhs Fe Hebert School Of MedGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJune 22, 2021

NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2021

✔ NPI 1245205848 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in WA · MD00033460

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 162 W 7th AveSpokane, WA 99204-2321 · Phone (509) 456-0262 · Fax (509) 625-1868

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dennis Darrel Nichols 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 ID9537056775

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040302000690

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Yakima Valley Memorial

Acute Care Hospitals · Yakima, WA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500036

Location2811 Tieton DriveYakima, WA 98902 · Yakima County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Deaconess Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500044

LocationW 800 Fifth AvenueSpokane, WA 99210 · Spokane County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Multicare Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spokane, WA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number500119

Location12606 East Mission AvenueSpokane, WA 99216 · Spokane County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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

$172.80 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $43.20 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

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.

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.

LADONNA RAE JONES MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 403-9860

DR. KAREN M NELSON M.D.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 400
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 627-0666

JAYLYNN LYON HUGHES PAC

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 403-7257

DR. WILLIAM MATTHEW DEAN M.D.

Urology

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 103
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 272-4013

PEDIATRIX CARDIOLOGY OF WASHINGTON, P.C.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, STE. 303
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 396-4868

TERRY M SILVESTRIN ARNP

Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, STE 104
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 272-5572

WONITA SHIN

Anesthesiology

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, SUITE 300
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 274-1668

FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP

Obstetrics & Gynecology

314 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, STE 400
TACOMA, WA 98405

Pierce County (253) 582-5141

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 Dennis Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dennis Nichols is 1245205848. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Dennis Nichols located?

Dennis Nichols practices at 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way #202, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 403-7257.

What is Dennis Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Dennis Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dennis 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 Dennis Nichols accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Dennis 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 Dennis Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Dennis Nichols is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, Deaconess Medical Center and Multicare Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dennis Nichols was last updated on June 22, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.