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JAMES CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS PA-C
NPI 1528674975
Physician Assistant in Salt Lake City, UT

Active since September 21, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
1746 E 2100 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106(425) 736-1751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 23, 2021, Sep 21, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About James Christopher Nichols Pa-c NPPES

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

JAMES CHRISTOPHER NICHOLS PA-C (NPI 1528674975) is an individual physician assistant in Salt Lake City, Utah, licensed in Utah (11944159-1206) and active in the NPI registry since September 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528674975
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES CHRISTOPHER NICHOLSCredential: PA-C
Location Address1746 E 2100 SSalt Lake City, UT 84106-4165
Mailing Address1746 E 2100 SSalt Lake City, UT 84106-4165 · (425) 736-1751
Phone(425) 736-1751
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2021
✔ NPI 1528674975 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 11944159-1206
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1746 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Select Health.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

James Christopher Nichols Pa-c 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 ID42625329
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210218002088
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics

Acute Care Hospitals · Salt Lake City, UT
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number460009
Location50 North Medical DriveSalt Lake City, UT 84132 · Salt Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 84106 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
$84.41 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.03
Typical copayment $21.10 (range $13.58 – $41.50)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.01 typical visit price
range $17.23 – $135.20
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.30 – $33.80)
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.

92.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 James Nichols's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Nichols is 1528674975. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2020.

Where is James Nichols located?

James Nichols practices at 1746 E 2100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106. The listed phone number is (425) 736-1751.

What is James Nichols's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is James Nichols enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Nichols 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 James Nichols accept?

Health plans from Select Health list James 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.

Is James Nichols affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Nichols is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospitals And Clinics.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Nichols was last updated on November 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.