DON S NICOLAS MD
NPI 1417110370
Hospitalist in Richmond, VA

Active since July 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.72/100
CMS Quality Rating
1602 SKIPWITH RD, RICHMOND, VA 23229(804) 289-4500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Don S Nicolas Md NPPES

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

DON S NICOLAS MD (NPI 1417110370) is an individual hospitalist provider in Richmond, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101257915) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417110370
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDON S NICOLASCredential: MD
Location Address1602 SKIPWITH RDRichmond, VA 23229-5205
Mailing Address1602 Skipwith RdRichmond, VA 23229-5205 · (804) 289-4500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2020
NPI 1417110370 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in VA · 0101257915
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
1602 SKIPWITH RD, Richmond, VA 23229

Other Identifiers 1

OtherA60613014VA · Drivers License

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

Don S Nicolas 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 ID5294908877
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150428000446
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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
669 services611 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number490032
LocationPost Office Box 980510 1250 East Marshall StreetRichmond, VA 23298 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bon Secours St Marys Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number490059
Location5801 Bremo RdRichmond, VA 23226 · Richmond City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Henrico Doctors' Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Richmond, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490118
Location1602 Skipwith RoadRichmond, VA 23229 · Henrico County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23229 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

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.

94.72/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality93.42
Improvement Activities40
Cost77.79

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
100%857 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%1,427 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Physician Assistant
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Anesthesiology
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Emergency Medicine
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Anesthesiology
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Hospitalist
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1602 SKIPWITH RD
RICHMOND, VA 23229

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 Don Nicolas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Don Nicolas is 1417110370. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 9, 2008.

Where is Don Nicolas located?

Don Nicolas practices at 1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23229. The listed phone number is (804) 289-4500.

What is Don Nicolas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Don Nicolas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Don Nicolas 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 Don Nicolas accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Don Nicolas 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 Don Nicolas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Don Nicolas is affiliated with Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals, Bon Secours St Marys Hospital and Henrico Doctors' Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Don Nicolas was last updated on February 26, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.