MRS. LORETTA KAY NICHOLS APRN, NP-C
NPI 1336594928
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Inez, KY

Active since May 02, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6500 HIGHWAY 645, STE 110, INEZ, KY 41224(606) 298-3412 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mrs. Loretta Kay Nichols Aprn, Np-c NPPES

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

MRS. LORETTA KAY NICHOLS APRN, NP-C (NPI 1336594928) is an individual family provider in Inez, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3010245) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Three Rivers Medical Center, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336594928
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. LORETTA KAY NICHOLSCredential: APRN, NP-C
Location Address6500 HIGHWAY 645, STE 110Inez, KY 41224
Mailing Address1709 Ky Route 321, Suitte 3Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9097 · (606) 886-8546 · Fax (606) 886-8548
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2024
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2024
NPI 1336594928 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 KY · 3010245
6500 HIGHWAY 645, Inez, KY 41224

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1450 S Mayo TrlPaintsville, KY 41240-1220 · Phone (606) 887-6145
Location 2940 Parkway DrSalyersville, KY 41465-9251 · Phone (606) 349-5126
Location 323 Willow DrAuxier, KY 41602-9259 · Phone (606) 886-8997
Location 41709 Ky Route 321, Suitte 3Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9097 · Phone (606) 886-8546 · Fax (606) 886-8548

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

Mrs. Loretta Kay Nichols Aprn, Np-c 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 ID2062703895
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160624000845
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.

Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
73 services31 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
41 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Three Rivers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisa, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number180128
Location2485 Highway 644Louisa, KY 41230 · Lawrence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41224 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$5.83 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Dentist (General Practice)
6500 HIGHWAY 645
INEZ, KY 41224
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
6500 HIGHWAY 645, STE 110
INEZ, KY 41224
Preventive Medicine (Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine)
6500 HIGHWAY 645, SUITE 110
INEZ, KY 41224
Family Medicine
6500 HIGHWAY 645, SUITE 3
INEZ, KY 41224
Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry)
6500 HIGHWAY 645, SUITE 110
INEZ, KY 41224
Optometrist
6500 HIGHWAY 645, STE 110
INEZ, KY 41224

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 Loretta Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Loretta Nichols is 1336594928. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2016.

Where is Loretta Nichols located?

Loretta Nichols practices at 6500 Highway 645 Ste 110, Inez, KY 41224. The listed phone number is (606) 298-3412.

What is Loretta Nichols's specialty?

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

Is Loretta Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Loretta 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 Loretta Nichols accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter of Tennessee and CareSource list Loretta 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 Loretta Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Loretta Nichols is affiliated with Three Rivers Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Loretta Nichols was last updated on September 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.