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NICHOLAS AHERN MD
NPI 1720723349
Emergency Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 28, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-9963(504) 988-9963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 26, 2026, Jun 6, 2025, Apr 28, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Nicholas Ahern Md NPPES

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

NICHOLAS AHERN MD (NPI 1720723349) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Utah (8634665-1205) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720723349
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PH0002X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS AHERNCredential: MD
Location Address1430 TULANE AVE # 8016New Orleans, LA 70112-2632
Mailing AddressPo Box 30180Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0180
Phone(504) 988-9963
Fax(504) 988-9963
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMay 26, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1720723349 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PH0002X
License✔ Licensed in UT · 8634665-1205
Definition
An emergency medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License R79282 (AZ)
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207QH0002X · License 347100 (LA)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13950 S Country Club Rd Ste 200Tucson, AZ 85714-2227 · Phone (520) 874-2778 · Fax (520) 874-4801
Location 21034 N 500 WProvo, UT 84604-3380 · Phone (801) 357-7850

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 (PECOS)

Nicholas Ahern Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

DOREE MORISON DO
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 998-1332
ALDO TORRES ORTIZ MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518
MS. LAUREN ELISE BROUSSARD MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518
TAYLOR EVAN KATT MD
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-1332
DR. NATALIE CHRISTIAN MD
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518
HANNAH CAREY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-1332
DANIEL LETCHFORD MD
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-7809
DR. OLUSEGUN BABATUNDE BAKARE MBBS, MPH
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1430 TULANE AVE # 8016
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-1332

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 Nicholas Ahern's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Ahern is 1720723349. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2022.

Where is Nicholas Ahern located?

Nicholas Ahern practices at 1430 Tulane Ave # 8016, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-9963.

What is Nicholas Ahern's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PH0002X.

Is Nicholas Ahern enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Ahern is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Ahern was last updated on May 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.