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DR. BERCHAUN HALDANE NICHOLLS M.D.
NPI 1720308836
Emergency Medicine in Elizabethtown, KY

Active since June 11, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
913 N DIXIE AVE, ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701(270) 706-1212 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Berchaun Haldane Nicholls M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BERCHAUN HALDANE NICHOLLS M.D. (NPI 1720308836) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (50369) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, and maintains a secondary practice location in Elizabethtown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720308836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BERCHAUN HALDANE NICHOLLSCredential: M.D.
Location Address913 N DIXIE AVEElizabethtown, KY 42701-2503
Mailing AddressPo Box 910530Lexington, KY 40591-0530 · (877) 783-6257
Phone(270) 706-1212
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2019
✔ NPI 1720308836 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 50369
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.
913 N DIXIE AVE, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1913 N Dixie AveElizabethtown, KY 42701-2503 · Phone (270) 706-1212

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource.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

Dr. Berchaun Haldane Nicholls 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 ID5597899062
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181231000789, I20241114002110
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Berchaun Nicholls reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Elizabethtown Emergency Physicians, LLC
Same address
Emergency Medicine
913 N DIXIE AVE
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528003316 (877) 783-6257
Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
13 mi
Rural Health
11969 S DIXIE HWY
Sonora, KY 42776
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Indiana enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1780543744 (Indiana)
  • 1,441 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033714571 (270) 668-5439
Louisville Emergency Medicine Associates Psc
39 mi
Emergency Medicine
4000 KRESGE WAY
Louisville, KY 40207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 38 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487604641 (502) 899-7646
Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC
130 mi
Emergency Medicine
989 MEDICAL PARK DR
Maysville, KY 41056
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 828 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356379382 (606) 759-5311

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 4

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.
580 services550 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
265 services257 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.
117 services116 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
112 services104 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Health Hardin

Acute Care Hospitals · Elizabethtown, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number180012
Location913 North Dixie AvenueElizabethtown, KY 42701 · Hardin County
Emergency services

Baptist Health Louisville

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180130
Location4000 Kresge WayLouisville, KY 40207 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 42701 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
$82.24 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $20.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

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.

DR. PORTER LEE RAMSEY V PHARMD, BCPS
Pharmacist (Critical Care)
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (270) 706-1668
BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC
Psychiatric Unit
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (270) 737-1212
ELIZABETH ANNE SHELTON APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (270) 737-1212
DR. SIDNEY M VERBLE JR. MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (270) 360-0199
GARY HARRIS MD
Emergency Medicine
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (877) 783-6257
MR. AARON K MCKNIGHT APRN
Nurse Practitioner
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (270) 737-1212
CHRISTINA GORDON MD
Emergency Medicine
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (877) 783-6257
JAY FLYNN M.D.
Internal Medicine
913 N DIXIE AVE
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY 42701
Hardin County (270) 706-5275

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 Berchaun Nicholls's NPI number?

The NPI number for Berchaun Nicholls is 1720308836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2010.

Where is Berchaun Nicholls located?

Berchaun Nicholls practices at 913 N Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. The listed phone number is (270) 706-1212.

What is Berchaun Nicholls's specialty?

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

Is Berchaun Nicholls enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Berchaun Nicholls 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 Berchaun Nicholls's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Berchaun Nicholls reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Elizabethtown Emergency Physicians, LLC (Elizabethtown, KY), Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Sonora, KY), Louisville Emergency Medicine Associates Psc (Louisville, KY) and Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC (Maysville, KY). 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 Berchaun Nicholls's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Berchaun Nicholls accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Berchaun Nicholls 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 Berchaun Nicholls affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Berchaun Nicholls is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin and Baptist Health Louisville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Berchaun Nicholls was last updated on February 4, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.