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BRIAN MCNICHOLAS DO
NPI 1578922902
Emergency Medicine in Linton, IN

Active since February 12, 2016PECOS Enrolled
1185 N 1000 W, LINTON, IN 47441(812) 847-2281 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 2, 2026, Apr 7, 2020, Jan 20, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Brian Mcnicholas Do NPPES

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

BRIAN MCNICHOLAS DO (NPI 1578922902) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Linton, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (02005946A) and active in the NPI registry since February 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578922902
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameBRIAN MCNICHOLASCredential: DO
Location Address1185 N 1000 WLinton, IN 47441-5282
Mailing Address1185 N 1000 WLinton, IN 47441-5282 · (812) 847-2281
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateFebruary 12, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 2, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 2, 2026
✔ NPI 1578922902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 02005946A✔ Licensed in OH · 34.013992
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1185 N 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brian Mcnicholas Do 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 ID7810323953
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200701002875
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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Mcnicholas reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Access
1185 N 1000 W
Linton, IN 47441
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2651 E DISCOVERY PKWY
Bloomington, IN 47408
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 783 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Practice
1701 N SENATE BLVD
Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 5,212 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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
162 services160 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
78 services76 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
40 services40 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bloomington, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150051
Location2651 East Discovery ParkwayBloomington, IN 47408 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Indianapolis, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150056
Location1701 N Senate BlvdIndianapolis, IN 46202 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Paoli, IN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151306
Location642 W Hospital RdPaoli, IN 47454 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Greene County General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Linton, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number151317
Location1185 N 1000 WLinton, IN 47441 · Greene County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bedford, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number151328
Location2900 W 16th StBedford, IN 47421 · Lawrence County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 47441 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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.

Pharmacist
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
Dietitian, Registered
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
Pharmacist
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
Hospitalist
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
Emergency Medicine
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1185 N 1000 W
LINTON, IN 47441

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 Brian Mcnicholas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Mcnicholas is 1578922902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 12, 2016.

Where is Brian Mcnicholas located?

Brian Mcnicholas practices at 1185 N 1000 W, Linton, IN 47441. The listed phone number is (812) 847-2281.

What is Brian Mcnicholas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Brian Mcnicholas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Mcnicholas 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 organizations bill Medicare for Brian Mcnicholas's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Mcnicholas reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Greene County General Hospital (Linton, IN), Indiana University Health Southern Indiana Physicians, LLC (Bloomington, IN) and Iu Health Medical Group, LLC (Indianapolis, IN). Each 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 Brian Mcnicholas's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Brian Mcnicholas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brian Mcnicholas is affiliated with Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital, Indiana University Health, Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital, Greene County General Hospital and Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Mcnicholas was last updated on November 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 days 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.