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STEPHEN WAYNE NICHOLS MD
NPI 1346217510
Anesthesiology in Redding, CA

Active since March 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
80.65/100
CMS Quality Rating
1100 BUTTE ST, REDDING, CA 96001(530) 241-0410 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Stephen Wayne Nichols Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN WAYNE NICHOLS MD (NPI 1346217510) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Redding, California, licensed in California (A053775) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346217510
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN WAYNE NICHOLSCredential: MD
Location Address1100 BUTTE STRedding, CA 96001-0852
Mailing Address3116 W. March Ln,, Ste 200Stockton, CA 95219-2370 · (209) 473-6555 · Fax (209) 473-6544
Phone(530) 241-0410
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1346217510 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A053775
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1100 BUTTE ST, Redding, CA 96001
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Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidGR0055650CA
OtherA053775CA · License #

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 (PECOS)

Stephen Wayne Nichols Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

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

Far Northern Anesthesia Consultants
Same address
Anesthesiology
1100 BUTTE ST
Redding, CA 96001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174017214 (530) 244-5400
Sutter Valley Medical Foundation
108 mi
Multi-Specialty
480 PLUMAS BLVD
Yuba City, CA 95991
NPI 1992939565 (530) 749-3661
Green Anesthesia
163 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2700 LOW CT FL 2
Fairfield, CA 94534
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457039331 (707) 432-2700

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
79 services71 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
38 services35 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
29 services28 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
26 services26 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
24 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
22 services22 patients

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.

80.65/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality55.58
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Prevention of Central Venous Catheter (CVC) - Related Bloodstream Infections
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo central venous catheter (CVC) insertion for whom CVC was inserted with all elements of maximal sterile barrier technique, hand hygiene, skin preparation and, if ultrasound is used, sterile ultrasound…
100%20 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

ANDREW L KNAPP DO PC
General Practice
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 243-0498
GREG A GREENBERG MD
Hospitalist
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 227-6361
SHASTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
General Acute Care Hospital
1100 BUTTE ST, ATTENTION: PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 722-1316
SHASTA HEART PARTNERS INC
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 230-8462
CARL EVAN BENNETT NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 244-5400
PAVAN K DAVULURI MD
Anesthesiology
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 241-0410
MARIE A JONES RD
Dietitian, Registered
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 244-5115
ROBIN K. RASMUSSEN MD
Emergency Medicine
1100 BUTTE ST
REDDING, CA 96001
Shasta County (530) 244-5400

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 Stephen Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Nichols is 1346217510. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2006.

Where is Stephen Nichols located?

Stephen Nichols practices at 1100 Butte St, Redding, CA 96001. The listed phone number is (530) 241-0410.

What is Stephen Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Stephen Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Nichols is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Stephen Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Far Northern Anesthesia Consultants (Redding, CA), Sutter Valley Medical Foundation (Yuba City, CA) and Green Anesthesia (Fairfield, CA). 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 Stephen Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Nichols was last updated on March 7, 2023. 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.