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NICHOLAS ADAMS
NPI 1497021935
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Chatham, LA

Active since March 29, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
466 COLBY JEAN RD, CHATHAM, LA 71226(318) 737-9814 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Nicholas Adams NPPES

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

NICHOLAS ADAMS (NPI 1497021935) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Chatham, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP06778) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. He is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497021935
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS ADAMS
Location Address466 COLBY JEAN RDChatham, LA 71226-9788
Mailing Address466 Colby Jean RdChatham, LA 71226-9788 · (318) 737-9814
Phone(318) 737-9814
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2016
✔ NPI 1497021935 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · AP06778✔ Licensed in FL · 9341335✔ Licensed in IN · 28218373A
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
466 COLBY JEAN RD, Chatham, LA 71226
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicholas Adams 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 ID9739340555
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120420000566

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
37 services36 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower spine 00630
Anesthesia for a lower spine procedure involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in your back. This ensures comfort and stillness during the procedure. The type of anesthesia used depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for nerve modulation procedure spinal cord or repair of bone of spine of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01941
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your body before a spinal cord or neck bone repair. Doctors access the required area through your skin, using imaging guidance to ensure precision. This helps manage pain and makes the procedure more comfortable for you.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190098
Location1541 Kings HighwayShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Claiborne Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Homer, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190114
Location620 East College StreetHomer, LA 71040 · Claiborne County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71226 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%277 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
99%197 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.

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 Nicholas Adams's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Adams is 1497021935. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2012.

Where is Nicholas Adams located?

Nicholas Adams practices at 466 Colby Jean Rd, Chatham, LA 71226. The listed phone number is (318) 737-9814.

What is Nicholas Adams's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Nicholas Adams enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Adams 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 Nicholas Adams accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Nicholas Adams 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 Nicholas Adams affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Adams is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport and Claiborne Memorial Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Adams was last updated on April 26, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.