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DR. HEATHER RUTHANN NICHOLS M.D.
NPI 1366642365
Pediatrics in Vincennes, IN

Active since July 19, 2007PECOS Enrolled
514 S 9TH ST, VINCENNES, IN 47591(812) 882-8510(812) 885-8511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Heather Ruthann Nichols M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER RUTHANN NICHOLS M.D. (NPI 1366642365) is an individual pediatrics provider in Vincennes, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01068320A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Vincennes.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366642365
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER RUTHANN NICHOLSCredential: M.D.
Location Address514 S 9TH STVincennes, IN 47591-2709
Mailing Address514 S 9th StVincennes, IN 47591-2709 · (812) 882-8510 · Fax (812) 885-8511
Phone(812) 882-8510
Fax(812) 885-8511
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2025
✔ NPI 1366642365 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01068320A
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
514 S 9TH ST, Vincennes, IN 47591
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1528 N 1st StVincennes, IN 47591-1402 · Phone (812) 882-4434 · Fax (812) 885-6318

Other Identifiers 4

Other000000681708IN · Anthem
Medicaid201003480IN
Other262813100IN · Tax Id
Other26-3086555IN · Tax I.d.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Heather Ruthann Nichols M.d. 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 Reassignment

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

Good Samaritan Hospital Physician Services, Inc
0.3 mi
Nurse Practitioner
429 S 6TH ST
Vincennes, IN 47591
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 171 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336576875 (812) 885-8690

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 47591 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
514 S 9TH ST
VINCENNES, IN 47591
Knox County (812) 885-8510
CARDIOVASCULAR CONSULTANTS OF VINCENNES, PC
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
514 S 9TH ST
VINCENNES, IN 47591
Knox County (812) 885-8020
MRS. BRITNI LYNN ROARK AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
514 S 9TH ST
VINCENNES, IN 47591
Knox County (812) 885-6990

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 Heather Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Nichols is 1366642365. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2007.

Where is Heather Nichols located?

Heather Nichols practices at 514 S 9th St, Vincennes, IN 47591. The listed phone number is (812) 882-8510.

What is Heather Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Heather Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Heather Nichols's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Heather Nichols reassigns Medicare benefits to Good Samaritan Hospital Physician Services, Inc (Vincennes, IN). 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 Heather Nichols's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Heather Nichols accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Heather 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Nichols was last updated on January 20, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.