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DR. NICOLE NITSCHKE MD
NPI 1255954756
Surgery in Gainesville, FL

Active since May 19, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
PO BOX 100286, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-0535(352) 627-4173 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, May 19, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Nicole Nitschke Md NPPES

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

DR. NICOLE NITSCHKE MD (NPI 1255954756) is an individual surgery provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME177315) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Iowa City, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255954756
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NICOLE NITSCHKECredential: MD
Location AddressPO BOX 100286Gainesville, FL 32610-0286
Mailing AddressPo Box 100286Gainesville, FL 32610-0286 · (352) 265-0535 · Fax (352) 627-4173
Phone(352) 265-0535
Fax(352) 627-4173
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1255954756 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME177315
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
PO BOX 100286, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Hawkins Dr Dept OfIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-1616

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company).Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nicole Nitschke 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 ID840615530
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260427000679
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Nitschke reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
1.3 mi
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32610 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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 6

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

KATHERINE WESTMAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PO BOX 100286
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0535
HEATHER WHITTLESEY
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PO BOX 100286
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0535
ANGELA RIERA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PO BOX 100286
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0646
MATTHEW WILLMAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PO BOX 100286
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0646
JONATHAN WILLMAN
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
PO BOX 100286
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0646
LUKE G. GUTWEIN
Surgery
PO BOX 100286
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680

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 Nitschke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Nitschke is 1255954756. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2020.

Where is Nicole Nitschke located?

Nicole Nitschke practices at PO Box 100286, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-0535.

What is Nicole Nitschke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Nicole Nitschke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Nitschke 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 organization bills Medicare for Nicole Nitschke's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Nitschke reassigns Medicare benefits to Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL). The 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 Nicole Nitschke's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Nitschke accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Nicole Nitschke 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Nitschke was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.