Recently Updated NPI Information — some details in this NPI profile have been updated in the NPI registry within the last 60 days.

NICOLE MARQUES RICO FNP-C
NPI 1689402372
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Fall River, MA

Active since July 24, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1565 N MAIN ST STE 306, FALL RIVER, MA 02720(508) 973-9500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 12, 2026, Jul 24, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Nicole Marques Rico Fnp-c NPPES

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

NICOLE MARQUES RICO FNP-C (NPI 1689402372) is an individual family provider in Fall River, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (2333595) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southcoast Hospitals Group, and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689402372
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE MARQUES RICOCredential: FNP-C
Location Address1565 N MAIN ST STE 306Fall River, MA 02720-2972
Mailing Address12 Winter StFairhaven, MA 02719-4924
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 12, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1689402372 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 2333595
1565 N MAIN ST STE 306, Fall River, MA 02720

Accepted Insurance

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

Nicole Marques Rico Fnp-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 ID1153862537
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240925003292
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Rico reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
535 FAUNCE CORNER RD
Dartmouth, MA 02747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 241 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
208 MILL RD
Fairhaven, MA 02719
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 1,144 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Southcoast Hospitals Group

Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220074
Location363 Highland AvenueFall River, MA 02720 · Bristol County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02720 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 4

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

Internal Medicine
1565 N MAIN ST STE 306
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1565 N MAIN ST STE 306
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1565 N MAIN ST STE 306
FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Nurse Practitioner
1565 N MAIN ST STE 306
FALL RIVER, MA 02720

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 Rico's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Rico is 1689402372. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2024.

Where is Nicole Rico located?

Nicole Rico practices at 1565 N Main St Ste 306, Fall River, MA 02720. The listed phone number is (508) 973-9500.

What is Nicole Rico's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Nicole Rico enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Rico 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 Nicole Rico's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Rico reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Steward Medical Group, Inc (Dartmouth, MA) and Southcoast Physicians Group, Inc. (Fairhaven, MA). 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 Nicole Rico's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicole Rico accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) list Nicole Rico 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 Rico affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicole Rico is affiliated with Southcoast Hospitals Group.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Rico was last updated on September 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 54 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.