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

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: August 02, 2026.

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.