DR. KATRINA NICKELS MD
NPI 1336197078
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Lexington, KY

Q: What is Katrina Nickels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katrina Nickels is 1336197078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Katrina Sandoval.

Q: What is Katrina Nickels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katrina Nickels was last updated on August 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

800 ROSE ST, LEXINGTON, KY 40536(859) 257-1000(859) 257-1342 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Katrina Nickels Md NPPES

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

DR. KATRINA NICKELS MD (NPI 1336197078) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (39009) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lexington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336197078

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. KATRINA NICKELSCredential: MD

Location Address800 ROSE STLexington, KY 40536-3229

Mailing Address2312 Alexandria DrLexington, KY 40504-3229 · (859) 276-5344 · Fax (859) 296-0362

Phone(859) 257-1000

Fax(859) 257-1342

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kentucky College Of MedicineGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2022

NPPES CertifiedAugust 8, 2022

✔ NPI 1336197078 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in KY · 39009

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 39009 (KY)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 207RA0401X · License 39009 (KY)

800 ROSE ST, Lexington, KY 40536

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Katrina Sandoval

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12312 Alexandria DrLexington, KY 40504-3229 · Phone (859) 276-5344 · Fax (859) 296-0362

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid64101462KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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. Katrina Nickels 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 ID6709812084

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050711000076

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

Medicare enrollment records show Katrina Nickels reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of Kentucky

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

800 ROSE ST
Lexington, KY 40536

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
1,761 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518911338 (859) 323-5470

Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

3.4 mi

Internal Medicine

2333 ALUMNI PARK PLZ, SUITE 200
Lexington, KY 40517

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
1,502 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326091448 (859) 257-7910

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc

4.0 mi

Nurse Practitioner

4071 TATES CREEK CENTRE DR, STE 202
Lexington, KY 40517

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
999 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1518360296 (859) 260-4390

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Kentucky Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lexington, KY

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number180067

Location800 Rose StreetLexington, KY 40536 · Fayette County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

DR. JEREMY WAYNE THACKER M.D.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)

800 ROSE ST, HX-302 UKMC
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-4457

DR. KIRK PHILLIP HEITMAN M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

800 ROSE ST, MS117
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1446

HARISH RAM MD

Anesthesiology

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-5956

MS. YVONNE P RICE APRN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 218-1779

VANESSA D. SMITH MD

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6183

JASMINE HOWARD APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

800 ROSE ST, MN604
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

MITCHELL ALEXANDER MIGUEL M.D.

Hospitalist

800 ROSE ST
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 323-6047

LEAH RAY YEAGER APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

800 ROSE ST, CC417
LEXINGTON, KY 40536

Fayette County (859) 257-1223

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 Katrina Nickels's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katrina Nickels is 1336197078. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006. The provider is also known as Katrina Sandoval.

Where is Katrina Nickels located?

Katrina Nickels practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40536. The listed phone number is (859) 257-1000.

What is Katrina Nickels's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Katrina Nickels enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katrina Nickels 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 Katrina Nickels's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katrina Nickels reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Kentucky (Lexington, KY), Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc (Lexington, KY) and Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Lexington, KY). 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 Katrina Nickels's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katrina Nickels accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Katrina Nickels 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 Katrina Nickels affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katrina Nickels is affiliated with University Of Kentucky Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katrina Nickels was last updated on August 8, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.