NICOLE HICKMAN STUDENT
NPI 1497333660
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Waverly, IA

Active since March 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
312 9TH ST SW, WAVERLY, IA 50677(319) 352-4120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2024, Mar 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Nicole Hickman Student NPPES

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

NICOLE HICKMAN STUDENT (NPI 1497333660) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Waverly, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (D174685) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Waverly Health Center, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497333660
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE HICKMANCredential: STUDENT
Location Address312 9TH ST SWWaverly, IA 50677-2999
Mailing Address427 N Maple StJanesville, IA 50647-1021
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1497333660 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · D174685
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.
312 9TH ST SW, Waverly, IA 50677

Accepted 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Nicole Hickman Student 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 ID9830551258
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230817001288
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 Nicole Hickman reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
312 9TH ST SW
Waverly, IA 50677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 4

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
23 services22 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
14 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Waverly Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Waverly, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161339
Location312 9th Street SWWaverly, IA 50677 · Bremer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50677 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Physical Therapist
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Physical Therapist
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Emergency Medicine
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
312 9TH ST SW
WAVERLY, IA 50677

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 Nicole Hickman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Hickman is 1497333660. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2021.

Where is Nicole Hickman located?

Nicole Hickman practices at 312 9th St SW, Waverly, IA 50677. The listed phone number is (319) 352-4120.

What is Nicole Hickman's specialty?

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

Is Nicole Hickman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Hickman 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nicole Hickman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Hickman reassigns Medicare benefits to Waverly Health Center (Waverly, IA). 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 Nicole Hickman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Hickman accept?

Health plans from Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Nicole Hickman 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 Nicole Hickman affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Hickman is affiliated with Waverly Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Hickman was last updated on April 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.