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DAVID FREDERIK NITSCHMANN MD
NPI 1518580315
Family Medicine in Alpine, TX

Active since May 27, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118, ALPINE, TX 79830(432) 837-0430(432) 837-0249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2025, Aug 12, 2020, May 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About David Frederik Nitschmann Md NPPES

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

DAVID FREDERIK NITSCHMANN MD (NPI 1518580315) is an individual family medicine provider in Alpine, Texas, licensed in Texas (U6039) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medical Center Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518580315
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID FREDERIK NITSCHMANNCredential: MD
Location Address2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118Alpine, TX 79830-2002
Mailing Address2600 N State Highway 118Alpine, TX 79830-2002 · (432) 837-0430 · Fax (432) 837-0249
Phone(432) 837-0430
Fax(432) 837-0249
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1518580315 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · U6039
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118, Alpine, TX 79830
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

David Frederik Nitschmann 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 ID8426479353
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230824003294
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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
201 services74 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
126 services104 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
76 services36 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.
73 services66 patients
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99315
Nursing facility discharge day management involves organizing your transition from the nursing facility to your home or another facility. This service, taking 30 minutes or less, includes finalizing medical instructions, arranging follow-up care, and answering any questions.
42 services39 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
39 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Medical Center Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Odessa, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450132
Location500 W 4th StreetOdessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Midland Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Midland, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450133
Location400 Rosalind Redfern Grover ParkwayMidland, TX 79701 · Midland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Odessa Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Odessa, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450661
Location520 E 6th StreetOdessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Reeves County Hospital District

Critical Access Hospitals · Pecos, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451377
Location2349 Medical DrivePecos, TX 79772 · Reeves County
Emergency services

Big Bend Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Alpine, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number451378
Location2600 Highway 118 NorthAlpine, TX 79830 · Brewster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79830 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$18.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers20 claims20 services$112.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$144.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

MS. JOSEPHINE DOSIER RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118
ALPINE, TX 79830
Brewster County (623) 326-8188
BIG BEND HOSPITAL CORPORATION
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118
ALPINE, TX 79830
Brewster County (432) 837-0242
MS. JENNIFER VIRGINIA ANNE WHITLEY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118
ALPINE, TX 79830
Brewster County (432) 837-0231
KATHERINE POWERS GONZALEZ AG-ACNP, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118
ALPINE, TX 79830
Brewster County (432) 837-0430
BIG BEND HOSPITAL CORPORATION
General Practice
2600 N STATE HIGHWAY 118
ALPINE, TX 79830
Brewster County (615) 221-3851

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 David Nitschmann's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Nitschmann is 1518580315. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2020.

Where is David Nitschmann located?

David Nitschmann practices at 2600 N State Highway 118, Alpine, TX 79830. The listed phone number is (432) 837-0430.

What is David Nitschmann's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is David Nitschmann enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Nitschmann 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 David Nitschmann accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list David Nitschmann 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 David Nitschmann affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Nitschmann is affiliated with Medical Center Hospital, Midland Memorial Hospital, Odessa Regional Medical Center, Reeves County Hospital District and Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Nitschmann was last updated on December 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.