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DR. YASHEKA NICHOLSON M.D
NPI 1669625604
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Franklinton, LA

Active since November 03, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
809 RIVERSIDE DR, FRANKLINTON, LA 70438(985) 795-4208(985) 795-4210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Yasheka Nicholson M.d NPPES

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

DR. YASHEKA NICHOLSON M.D (NPI 1669625604) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Franklinton, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (206908) and active in the NPI registry since November 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Riverside Medical Center, and is a graduate of Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669625604
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. YASHEKA NICHOLSONCredential: M.D
Location Address809 RIVERSIDE DRFranklinton, LA 70438-3635
Mailing Address809 Riverside DrFranklinton, LA 70438-3635 · (985) 795-4208 · Fax (985) 795-4210
Phone(985) 795-4208
Fax(985) 795-4210
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIcahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 2015
✔ NPI 1669625604 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 206908✔ Licensed in TX · N6538
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 247286 (NY)
809 RIVERSIDE DR, Franklinton, LA 70438
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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Yasheka Nicholson M.d 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 ID5799961447
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141104000094
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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
17 services15 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Riverside Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Franklinton, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number191313
Location1900 South Main StFranklinton, LA 70438 · Washington County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70438 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Clinic/Center
809 RIVERSIDE DR
FRANKLINTON, LA 70438
Washington Parish (985) 795-4208

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 Yasheka Nicholson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yasheka Nicholson is 1669625604. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2008.

Where is Yasheka Nicholson located?

Yasheka Nicholson practices at 809 Riverside Dr, Franklinton, LA 70438. The listed phone number is (985) 795-4208.

What is Yasheka Nicholson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Yasheka Nicholson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yasheka Nicholson 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 Yasheka Nicholson accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and HMO Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Yasheka Nicholson 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 Yasheka Nicholson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yasheka Nicholson is affiliated with Riverside Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yasheka Nicholson was last updated on September 15, 2015. 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.